Sumi Baptist Church, Zunheboto
| Sumi Baptist Church, Zunheboto | |
|---|---|
| 26°01′04.4″N 94°31′45.2″E / 26.017889°N 94.529222°ECoordinates: 26°01′04.4″N 94°31′45.2″E / 26.017889°N 94.529222°E | |
| Location | Zunheboto |
| Country | India |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Administration | |
| District | Zunheboto district |
Sumi Baptist Church, Zunheboto is a church located in Zunheboto, Nagaland. The church is considered to be one of the largest church buildings in Asia.[1]
History
The church took 10 years to build and was built at a reported cost of 36 crores. Construction began on May 5, 2007 and more than 2000 workers were issued inner line permits to participate in the construction works. The church was dedicated by Rev. Dr. Solomon Rongpi, General Secretary of the Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India on April 22, 2017.[2][3][4][5]
Dimensions
The church measures 23,73,476 Sq.ft in plinth area and has a blue dome and white turrets. The church is 203 feet in length, 153 feet in breadth and 166 feet in height. The church can seat 8500 people and also has 27 rooms for different purposes. The bell of the church was imported from Poland and costs Rupees 15 lakh. The 500 kg bell is made of 93% brass and 7% tin and has a 1.5 km radial sound outreach.[1][2][3]
References
- 1 2 "Asia's largest church built in Nagaland; new church building set for dedication". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- 1 2 "Asia’s largest church in Nagaland". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- 1 2 "In pics: Asia's largest church opens to public in Nagaland". Asianet. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ↑ "Asia's biggest Sumi Baptist Church in Nagaland: 10 facts you should know about it". News Nation. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ↑ "We have so many reasons to give thanks to the Lord". The Morung Express. Retrieved 30 April 2017.