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Mumbai City Tour #7 St Thomas Cathedral Mumbai, India 24 November 2014
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St. Thomas Cathedral in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) is one of the famous and the first Anglican Church. It was built in 1718. For more details click-
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St. Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai Tercentenary Thanksgiving Service(Estd.1718)
Lord we love This Place: 300th Year Thanks Giving Service on October 6, 2018
South Mumbai (Church Tour) - St. Thomas Cathedral & Cathedral of Holy Name
Our route starts off from Eastern Freeway with a view of the South Mumbai. We covered the oldest historic churches along a pit stop at the Asiatic Society Mumbai Library, Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and famous Marine Drive of Mumbai.
Churches Visited:
Cathedral of the Holy Name - Is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Indian city of Mumbai. Its a masterpiece, and the “Holy Name Cathedral” is simply one of the unique chapters that speak of God’s redemptive work in this world. Completed in 1905, the glory of the 107-year old Cathedral is still mostly intact. The general style is Gothic and approximates to what is known as 'Early Decorated' in English Architecture.
St. Thomas Cathedral - Church of the Diocese of Mumbai of the Church of North India named in honor of Saint Thomas the Apostle. It was completed in 1718, is the first Anglican church in Mumbai (then called Bombay). The 300-year-old church is controlled by the Cathedral and John Connon School. The foundation stone of the church was first laid in 1676, although the church was only finally consecrated for divine service 1718. The name of nearby Churchgate station has reference to this church. One of the gates in the Fort which the East India Company had built to protect their settlement was the entrance to the St. Thomas Church.
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Christmas @ St. Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai
The Hallelujah Chorus. Conductor Ravi Joshua.
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St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Mumbai of the Church of North India. Named in honour of Saint Thomas the Apostle, the Cathedral is located in the historic centre of Mumbai, Horniman Circle, and is close to Flora Fountain and Bombay House.
The 300-year-old church is controlled by the Cathedral and John Connon School.
The foundation stone of the church was first laid in 1676, although the church was only finally consecrated for divine service 1718 as the first Anglican church in Mumbai (then called Bombay), within the walls of the fortified British settlement. The Cathedral then lead to the creation of the Cathedral & John Connon School in 1860, in order to provide choristers to the church. The cathedral is a landmark in South Mumbai and is one of the oldest churches in India. It is used by the school for its Founder's Day Service on 14 November every year, Carol Service on the last day before the school's Christmas vacation and other special occasions.
HISTORICAL St.Thomas Cathedral church - Mumbai (MAHARASHTRA)
St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, completed in 1718, is the first Anglican church in Mumbai (then called Bombay), to improve the moral standards of the growing British settlement. It is located on Veer Nariman Road, close to Horniman Circle Gardens and the Flora Fountain.
The name of nearby Churchgate station has reference to this church. One of the gates in the Fort which the East India Company had built to protect their settlement was the entrance to the St. Thomas Church. It was called Churchgate. That is why the whole area towards the West of the Church is called Churchgate even today. The street leading to the Church was originally called Churchgate Street and has been more recently renamed (like many streets in Bombay) and is now known as Veer Nariman Road.
The island of Bombay which was a Portuguese possession became a part of the dowry of the Portuguese princess Infanta Catherine of Braganza on her marriage to Charles II of England under the Anglo Portuguese treaty of June 1661. In 1668 King Charles transferred it to the East India Company for a loan of pounds Sterling 50,000 at 6% interest and with a rental of pounds Sterling 10 per annum!
Gerald Aungier was placed in charge of the British East India Company's newly acquired factories at Surat and Bombay, which had until then belonged to Portugal. As Governor of Bombay from 1672—1677, Angier built a church, a hospital, a court of justice and other civic amenities on the English model, and fortified the Company's commercial establishment. The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1676, on Bombay Green, at the present site of the St. Thomas' Cathedral, but over 40 years elapsed before construction could be completed. Richard Cobbe, the Chaplain, completed the construction of the building between 1715 and 1718. It was opened for divine service on Christmas Day 1718, and since then has served continuously as a church.
The church was consecrated a cathedral in July 1837. The tower and the clock at the western end were added in 1838. About 25 years later a major renovation scheme was launched to enlarge the chancel. This was completed by 1865. For More Amazing videos subscribe to our channel:
Christmas @ St.Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai : Riu Riu Chiu
The Choir of St. Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai, rendering a lively Spanish carol, Riu Riu Chiu, on Christmas Eve in English
Riu Riu Chiu in Spanish is the call of the Nightingale.
Conductor Ravi Joshua
Blessed Assurance | A Tribute to St Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai | Harpist in India
This video is a small tribute to the St Thomas Cathedral community that recently celebrated the Cathedral's tricentenary year. The building of this Cathedral started in 1676 and was only completed in the year 1718. Since then, the Cathedral has impacted the bustling metropolitan city of Mumbai in many ways from being the namesake of the Churchgate locality to being the fountainhead of The Cathedral and John Connon School. It is the spiritual home of the congregation that meet here every Sunday. But what makes this House of God so special are the pilgrims that have found their sustenance and salvation freely given through the saving grace of Jesus Christ our Lord. The Cathedral stands tall as a shining light for Jesus Christ for many generations to come.
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St. Thomas' Cathedral - Tercentenary Concert
A performance by the Cathedral Festival Chorus.
Date: October 2nd, 2018.
Location: St. Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai, India.
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