St Mark's Church, Washwood Heath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's |
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| 52°29′47.49″N 1°51′2.22″W / 52.4965250°N 1.8506167°W | |
| Location | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Dedication | St Mark |
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| Architect(s) | J. A. Chatwin |
| Groundbreaking | 1890 |
| Completed | 1899 |
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| Parish | St Mark with St Saviour, Saltley |
| Deanery | Aston |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Mark's Church is a special church in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. It belongs to the Church of England.
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A Look Back: St Mark's History
Building the Church
Work on St Mark's Church began in 1890. The church grew bigger in 1894. Two new sections, called bays, were added to the main part of the church. These included aisles on the north and south sides.
More building work happened from 1898 to 1899. The main part of the church and its aisles were made even longer. A special area for baptisms, called a baptistry, was built. A tall, pointed tower, known as a steeple, was also added. The church was officially opened and blessed in 1899. This blessing is called a consecration.
Forming the Parish
In 1907, St Mark's got its own parish. A parish is like a local area that a church serves. This new area was created from land that used to belong to St Saviour's Church, Saltley.
Church Traditions
St Mark's Church follows a special way of worship called the Anglo-Catholic tradition. This means it has some traditions similar to the Roman Catholic Church. The church is looked after by the Bishop of Oswestry.
The Church Organ
St Mark's Church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a company named F.W. Ebrall. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register is a list that keeps track of organs across the country.
