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An Icon of Faith and Imperial Hegemony: Cathedral Church of Resurrection, Lahore


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Title: An Icon of Faith and Imperial Hegemony: Cathedral Church of Resurrection, Lahore

Authors: Mohammad Ali

Journal: Journal of Development and Social Sciences (JDSS)

HEC Recognition History
Category From To
Y 2024-10-01 2025-12-31
Y 2023-07-01 2024-09-30
Y 2022-07-01 2023-06-30
Y 2021-07-01 2022-06-30

Publisher: Orients Social Research Consultancy (SMC-Pvt-ltd)

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2025

Volume: 6

Issue: 4

Language: en

DOI: 10.47205/jdss.2025(6-IV)04

Keywords: English Decorative StyleRayonnantBritish Churches in IndiaLanternCathedraStairwellSanctuary of a ChurchTraceryTri-LobedTrefoilChapel

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Abstract

To study the diverse and rich religious cultural heritage of Lahore, Cathedral Church of Resurrection is a good example. A good example of colonial agenda of imposing and legitimizing power through architecture. “The Cathedral Church of Resurrection, Lahore, also known as Lahore Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan. It was built on The Mall in 1887, opposite the Lahore High Court…The cathedral is in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture.” The method used is qualitative. Social Constructivism is used through interview and site visit. The Cathedral Church of Resurrection is a treasure trove of history of British India. It clears many misunderstandings regarding the Christians of Lahore. We come to know about the influential religious figures of colonial era. It gives us a peek into the lifestyle and religious practices of the Christian community. Lahore is fortunate to have Gothic architecture in the city. Lahore Cathedral imparts grandeur to The Mall and old city. Christian minority contribution in education is immense and it needs to be revived.


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