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Built in between 1927-35, the Church of the Redemption lies
on the east of Parliament House. Designed by Russell's successor, Henry
Medd, the robust structure with its high curved arches and subtle, yet,
dominant domed tower, appealed so much to the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin,
that it became known as "Viceroy's Church". The viceroy also
presented the picture at the east end and a silver cross as a thanksgiving
gesture for his escape from an attempt to blow up his train in 1929.
The exterior of the church is plain and boldly linear, while within, high
rounded arches and shafts of strong light streaming through crescent
windows impart an overwhelming sense of space. A group of angels looks
down from the curved roof above the altar.