St. Matthew's Church, Nathia Gali

St. Matthew's Church is a church located in Nathia Gali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1] The church is looked after by a Muslim family for three generations.[2]

St. Matthew's Church in 2016

It has a purpose-built rectory, lodging units, staircase, and an old piano.[3]

History

It was built entirely of cedar wood in 1914 and was designed by Colonel Hope Waddell Kelsall.[4]

References
  1. Sikander, Dawn com | Taimur (December 25, 2012). "St Matthews Church: Standing the test of time". DAWN.COM.
  2. "The Muslim church caretakers" – via www.bbc.com.
  3. Kazi, Nasser Yousaf | Syed Javaid A. (July 30, 2017). "HERITAGE: GOD IN THE MOUNTAINS". DAWN.COM.
  4. "Muslim family in Pakistan looks after church for three generations". gulfnews.com.

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