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19 March 2018
A place of pilgrimage. You can experience inner peace.
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03 February 2018
very elegant but didn't allow us to enter. religious bias could be the reason behind that.
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07 December 2017
The Oxford Epiphany Mission Church was deeply rooted in England and desired to spread its wings worldwide. So priests and male youth of the headquarters formed a committee under the guidance of the Archbishop of England and a group was sent to Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1889.
The Anglican people of East Bengal were then left without proper direction. The Bishop of Madras (Chennai) in 1895 invited this group to guide and take care of the flock that was left to wander. Thus rose the Brotherhood of the Epiphany.response / report this review -
02 December 2017
place of peace
While roaming the streets of Barisal city, a majestic red brick colonial structure drew my attention. From far it looks like a huge locomotive designed with beautiful archways and a dome on the top. If you have already seen it, you know what I am talking about.
It is the Oxford Mission Epiphany Church, a century old church situated beside Bogra Road in Barisal.
In the early twentieth century, the ancient river port city attracted many Christian missionaries. Those who came from Europe to visit the city built the church and school here. An England-based missionary, the Oxford mission started its journey in this region at the end of the 19th century.
The church was built in 1903 from a sketch by Sister Edith. Father Strong later completed the project around 1907.
The building has been designed following Greek architecture. Although it looks like a four or five-storied building from the outside it is in reality a single floor with a large Prayer Hall. There are many doors on the three sides of the main structure.
There are forty archways and many corridoors to strengthen the main structure of the church. The large cross on the main altar was brought from Bethlehem. The interior has been designed with wood carvings and the floor including the baptism bath basin decorated with marble tiles.The church also runs a number of philanthropic activities in Barisal-- primary and secondary schools, girls’ schools, hospitals, libraries, students’ hostel and so on.
The Epiphany Oxford Mission Church stands witness to hundred years’ of communal harmony in Bangladesh.response / report this review -
23 October 2017
Oldest church here but entry restricted
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10 October 2017
Education quality is quite good
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06 May 2017
Outlook of the church is marvellous. It's so nice & beautiful. The area of this church is huge & it's adorned with a beautiful pond. However strong security is implemented to avoid any kind of unwanted situation. Now a days General people are not allowed here unless he/she has any special permission.
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29 April 2017
Barishal has many church but this one is most beautiful.
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28 November 2016
An outstanding church with a huge space and a beautiful place to visit.
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03 November 2016
Nice church
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18 October 2016
Awesome place but entry restricted
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