The Cathedral Church of the Redemption India, a part of the Delhi diocese of the Church of North India(CNI), has a membership of over 600 communicant members from over 550 families.

The Church has been the hub around which families have grown over generations. There are families in this parish that trace back three generations, who have been married, baptised, confirmed and laid to rest in this Church.

Weddings @ The Cathedral Church of the Redemption

The earliest recorded wedding at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption was that of Adelbert Vere and Mina Monica (a widow), which was solemnized by Chaplain T.H. Dixon on 20 October 1926.

The first service was held on 3 December 1922 at 8 am. It was a Holy Communion service by Chaplain T.H. Dixon. The total number of communicant members was six and the collection Rs 4. The first Christmas day service held the same year had 65 communicants and a total collection of Rs 70, 4 annas, 1 pice.

The first baptism, according to the records, was of baby David Herbert, who was baptised by the Chaplain T.H. Dixon on 4 March 1923.

The first funeral service of 64 year old Mary Digoll took place on 27 November 1925. The service was conducted by A.N. Till, the Chaplain of Delhi.

From early times the parishioners have been buried at the Nicholson Cemetery, near ISBT and later at the York Cemetery, Prithviraj Road and the Brar Square Cemetery at Cantonment.

Early Records

The Church maintains its old records and minutes of its many meetings since its inception. Among its prized possessions is a 1733 Cambridge Press published Bible bound in red leather.

Worshiping Community

The Prayer Cell: Every Tuesday evening in the Church.

Worship Services: Held on the Advent, Christmas, New Year and other Christmas programmes.

The Christmas Midnight Service: Broadcasted on All India Radio every alternate year. English, Tamil and Hindi congregations hold carol services. Neighbourhood carols conducted by the English congregation and the Tamil congregation takes care of carol rounds. Sunday school nativity play and Christmas tree programme organized separately by each sections.

Lenten Season: Evensong held in English every Wednesday. Tamil congregation meets every Friday evening in the Church.

Annual Spiritual Convention in Tamil and Hindi is held mid-October every year.

All Saint's Day: On 2 November, Presbyters lead prayers at Prithviraj cemetery, Brar Square Cemetery and Nicholson cemetery in the evening.

Other Special Services: Teacher's Day, Bible Sunday, Youth Sunday, Festival of Least the Coin, World Day of Prayer, Leprosy Sunday, Healing Sunday, Mother's Day, etc.