The St Stephen's Church goes back to 1862 and is one of the structures of Delhi that despite their greater than 100 years of existence, are still alive and in use. The St Stephen's Church sits on Church Mission Road and was built by the Anglican Mission Society, later supported by the Cambridge Mission that was instrumental in setting up the St. Stephen's College in the north campus as well as the St Stephen's Hospital. One of the plaques in the church is dedicated to Satish Chander Sircar, principal of St. Stephen's College from 1960-1972, another is dedicated to Susil Kumar Rudra, professor and subsequently principal of St. Stephen's College from 1885-1923.
The circular stained glass window overlooking the main hall is unique to this church and one of its kind in Delhi. The church recieved the Urban Heritage Award in 1993 for its gothic architecture that has been maintained since its inception. Satish Chander Sircar, principal of St. Stephen's College from 1960-1972, another is dedicated to Susil Kumar Rudra, professor and subsequently principal of St. Stephen's College from 1885-1923. The circular stained glass window overlooking the main hall is unique to this church and one of its kind in Delhi. The church recieved the Urban Heritage Award in 1993 for its gothic architecture that has been maintained since its inception.
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