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  Secunderabad, the twin city of   Hyderabad   was an old British cantonment and boasts of one of the highest concentration of churches. With close to 100 churches that are ardently attended till date, there is something special about them as you cross them even as a passerby. The architecture mostly Anglo style Gothic stands out in the midst of new settlements. There is a quiet encompassing them and one can’t help but wander into one such charming church with a humble air. St Frances Xaviers Church dated 1842 is located in Valerian Grammar school and was built to cater to the spiritual needs of the Irish regiment stationed here. The church now though under CSI (Church of South India), is under the ambit of the Army due to its location. Wonder if the historic churches are more secure owing to this fact. The simple white and limestone edifice is made of lime mortar and timber girders with a carved wooden church door and a simple D.O.M (Latin acronym for “The greatest and B...