Храм Святого Апостола Фомы, Bauwerk in Indien
The Church of the Holy Apostle Thomas is a building in the diplomatic area of New Delhi, located on Russian embassy grounds. It has thick walls and a simple exterior surrounded by quiet grounds, offering a plain, functional space for prayer and gathering.
The building developed over many years after a senior Russian church leader made a key visit in 2006 that inspired plans for construction. From that moment, the project moved slowly, with services held initially in a small embassy room, until talks between Russian and Indian leaders helped it progress more actively from around 2014.
The church serves the Russian and Slavic community in New Delhi as a place to practice their religious traditions and celebrate festivals together. People come here to find spiritual comfort far from home and maintain their customs with others from their culture.
The location is on Shantipath in Chanakyapuri within the diplomatic compound and is easy to recognize from outside as it sits on embassy grounds. Access is limited since it is a private space for prayer and community events, so contact ahead to arrange a visit.
The building was constructed with a blessing from the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and a consecrated stone marked the symbolic beginning of construction. This connection between religion and diplomacy shows how important this place is for maintaining ties to one's own culture.
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