All Saints Cathedral, Prayagraj
All Saints' Cathedral, also known as Patthar Girja (Church of Stones), is a United Protestant cathedral located in Prayagraj, India; it belongs to the Church of North India.
| All Saints Cathedral, Prayagraj | |
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Facade of the All Saints' Cathedral | |
| 25.4512°N 81.8264°E | |
| Location | Prayagraj |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Church of North India |
| Churchmanship | High Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1 April 1871 |
| Founder(s) | William Muir Elizabeth Huntly Wemyss |
| Dedication | All saint's |
| Consecrated | 1887 |
| Events | All saint's day |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | William Emerson |
| Style | Gothic Revival architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500-600 |
| Length | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Width | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Nave width | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Height | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Materials | Marble, Red sandstone, Tile, Stained glass |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lucknow |
| Deanery | Allahabad |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Rt. Rev. Morris Edgar Dan |
| Vicar(s) | Rev. Dr. Vinita Eusebius |
| Laity | |
| Music group(s) | Cathedral Choir |
Modelled after 13th-century Gothic style churches, it is among the Gothic Revival buildings built by the British during their rule in India. British architect Sir William Emerson, who also designed the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, designed the cathedral in 1871. It was consecrated in 1887 and was completed four years later. The church celebrates its anniversary on All Saints' Day (1 November) and has been part of the Church of North India since 1970. The cathedral is at the centre of a large open space at the crossing of two of the principal roads of Prayagraj, MG Marg and SN Marg.