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01/20/2006

Built in 1924 by Rev.Charles W.Posnett, the Medak Church is believed to be one of the tallest and largest churches in the country.  It is a fine example of Gothic architecture.  This cathedral has three marvellous stained glass windows, the 'Divine Manifestation', the 'Crucifixion' and the 'Ascension'. 

As the legend goes this church was born out of a famine that struck Medak during world war Reverend Charles Walker Posnett was posted as Reverend at Medak during that time.

Moved by the plight of the people due to the unprecedented famine that lasted for three wears, he proposed to build a great church at Medak in the year 1914. It took ton continuous years to complete this beautiful piece of architecture. With its massive dimensions the church can accommodate as many as 5000 people at a time.

The Remarkable stained glass work on the huge windows of the church offers a spectacular view during the day time, which cannot be replicated by artificial lighting. This is the most fascinating feature of the church. It serves as a picture book on the Bible to those who cannot read. Each window is made up of small bits of painted glass which has been 4'lued into a single piece and then delicately set into the stone windows.



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