St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam
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| Location |  , Ernakulam, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Syro Malabar Catholic |
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| Founded | 1112 |
| Cult(s) present | Seat of the Director of the See of St. Thomas |
| Associated people | Saint Thomas Christians |
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| Status | Cathedral Basilica |
St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam, is a Cathedral in Kerala, India. Originally founded in 1112, the Cathedral is also known by the names Nasrani Palli, Anchukaimal Palli or Thekke Palli.[1] The Church is the headquarters of the Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which is the Episcopal See of the Syro-Malabar Church.
History
The present church was built in the early twentieth century under the direction of Mar Aloysius Pazheparambil and was elevated to the status of a Basilica by Pope Paul VI on 20 March 1974.[2]
The large, tall and spacious Cathedral has an altar that was used by John Paul II, when he visited India during 7 February 1986. The altar depicts the Birth, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The two 68 feet tall towers in the front have statues of St Peter and St Paul on top and the bell tower (88 feet high) has St. Thomas statue on top. There is also a beautiful depiction of Jesus Apparition to St Thomas.[3]
Gallery
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Belfry of the cathedral
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Entrance
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Perpetual Adoration Chapel
See also
- Kottakkavu Mar Thoma Syro-Malabar Pilgrim Church, North Paravur
- Mar Hormiz Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Angamaly
- St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally
- List of cathedrals in India
References
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- ↑ Archdiocese of Ernakulam Angamaly - Historical Places
- ↑ St. Mary's Cathedral, Ernakulam
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