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 is a beautiful parish church located in Washwood Heath, a part of Birmingham, England. It is a Christian church that belongs to the Church of England.
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History of St Mark's Church
Building the Church
The construction of St Mark's Church began in 1890. It was built in stages over several years. In 1894, the church was made larger. Workers added two more sections to the main part of the church, called the nave, along with side areas known as aisles.
More building work happened between 1898 and 1899. During this time, the nave and aisles were extended even further. A special room for baptisms, called a baptistry, was built. Also, a tall, pointed tower, known as a steeple, was added. The church was officially opened and dedicated in 1899. This dedication is called "consecration" and means the church is set aside for holy use.
Forming the Parish
In 1907, St Mark's became its own "parish." A parish is like a local church community area. This happened when some land was separated from the area of another church, 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 practices and styles that are similar to older Christian traditions. The church is currently looked after by the Bishop of Oswestry.
The Church Organ
Inside St Mark's Church, there is a musical organ. This organ was made by a person named F.W. Ebrall. Organs are large instruments that make music using pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on a special list called the National Pipe Organ Register.
