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Christ Church of Ahmednagar, built on a plot of 4.9 acre of land across the cantonment office in Camp Bhingar is one of the oldest Christian religious institutions in this part of Maharashtra. This 150 year old protestant church came up in 1858 exclusively for the Europeans and it took eight long years to complete it. In 1957 the church was getting ready to celebrate its centenary year, having been in existence for 100 years. At that point of time, Ahmednagar city experienced a major inundation and very much affected was this old colonial church. A major part of the church building suffered severe damages as the flooding was just overwhelming. Undaunted by the fury of nature, the local Christian community took upon themselves the task of restoring the church back to old glory and with the funds collected through donations, etc., in the following year, they renovated the church. Same year in 1958 Christmas was held with great fanfare to mark the completion of 100 years (in 1957).
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This part of the the Bombay Presidency did not have any place of worship for the Protestant Christians in the English company's army. This church was constructed with a view to catering to the spiritual needs of the British army men both soldiers and officers, and their families stationed here. The reason why this place was chosen was it offered a sere and quiet environment for the worshipers in the midst of lush greenery. Till in the early 1940s mainly resident Europeans used this church and after India's freedom in 1947, the local native Christian community of this place started using it.
Still retaining the legacy of the early English company, this Church is a popular destination for the Christians of this state and other places. The Christmas day and Good Friday are famous celebrations attended by large gathering of people.
The church has the unique distinction of being the only Protestant Church run by the CNI - Church of North India under the Nasik Diocese.
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