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St. Andrew's Church, located on Empress Road in Lahore, Pakistan, is a historic place of worship built in 1872 by the British for Christian employees of the Railways. Designed in the Neo-Gothic architectural style prevalent at the time, the church holds significant historical and cultural value.^[1]

As part of the Diocese of Lahore under the Church of Pakistan, St. Andrew's Church is also recognised globally as a member of the Anglican Communion. Its vibrant ministry continues to support and uplift Christians in Pakistan.

The current Vicar, Rev. Irshad John, joined St. Andrew's Church in 1991. Since then, he has been actively serving in the Diocese of Lahore and continues to lead the church's ministry. St. Andrew's Church engages with the Christian community through various fellowships, including Children's Fellowship, Youth Fellowship, Men's Fellowship, Healing and Prayer Fellowship, and Women's Fellowship.

Location Empress Road

It was built near the Lahore Railways Headquarters. It is also known as the St Andrew's Church Empress Road Lahore.^[2]

References

^ St. Andrew's Church
^ St. Andrew's Church Places of Interest in Lahore, University of Alberta.

31°57′02″N 74°33′58″E / 31.95056°N 74.56611°E / 31.95056; 74.56611

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-'''St. Andrew's Church''' in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]], was built by the [[British Empire|British]] in 1899, for the Christian employees of the Railways, in the [[Neo-Gothic]] style of architecture that was prevalent at the time.<ref>[http://www.imagesofasia.com/html/pakistan/railway-church-lahore.html St. Andrews Church]</ref>
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+[[File:St Andrew's Church Lahore - front.JPG|thumb|St. Andrew's Church, Lahore]]
+'''St. Andrew's Church''', located on Empress Road in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]], is a historic place of worship built in 1872 by the [[British Empire|British]] for Christian employees of the Railways. Designed in the [[Gothic Revival architecture|Neo-Gothic]] architectural style prevalent at the time, the church holds significant historical and cultural value.<ref name=":0">[http://www.imagesofasia.com/html/pakistan/railway-church-lahore.html St. Andrew's Church]</ref>
+As part of the Diocese of Lahore under the Church of Pakistan, St. Andrew's Church is also recognised globally as a member of the [[Anglican Communion]]. Its vibrant ministry continues to support and uplift Christians in Pakistan.
-==Location==
-It was built near the [[Lahore Railway Station]] and is also known as The Railway Church.<ref>[http://www.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/church_andrew.html St. Andrew's Church] Places of Interest in Lahore, [[University of Alberta]].</ref>
+The current Vicar, Rev. Irshad John, joined St. Andrew's Church in 1991. Since then, he has been actively serving in the [[Anglican Bishop of Lahore|Diocese of Lahore]] and continues to lead the church's ministry. St. Andrew's Church engages with the Christian community through various fellowships, including Children's Fellowship, Youth Fellowship, Men's Fellowship, Healing and Prayer Fellowship, and Women's Fellowship.
-==See also==
-*[[St. James Church, Lahore]], also known as the Pro-Cathedral
+==Location Empress Road==
-Pastor of St. Andrew's church, Nabha road, Lahore is Rev. Irshad John
+It was built near the [[Lahore Railway Station|Lahore Railways Headquarters]]. It is also known as the St Andrew's Church Empress Road Lahore.<ref>[https://www.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/church_andrew.html St. Andrew's Church] Places of Interest in Lahore, [[University of Alberta]].</ref>
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