Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Kottayam

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, also known as the Vimalagiri Cathedral^[1] or as Angathattu Palli located at Kottayam is the cathedral of the Diocese of Vijayapuram.^{[citation needed]} Built in the Gothic architectural style,^[1] the church has a 172-foot tall tower which is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala. The foundation stone of Vimalagiri Church was laid in the year 1956. The construction of the imposing edifice was finished in the year 1964. Its feast celebrated on 8 December every year, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.^{[citation needed]}

Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Location of the cathedral in Kerala
9°35′44″N 76°32′13″E / 9.595688°N 76.537078°E / 9.595688; 76.537078
Location	Kottayam
Country	India
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	www.vijayapuramdiocese.org
History
Status	Cathedral
Architecture
Functional status	active
Style	Gothic
Groundbreaking	1956
Completed	1964
Administration
Province	Archdiocese of Verapoly
Diocese	Diocese of Vijayapuram
Clergy
Bishop(s)	Sebastian Thekethecheril

Vimalagiri Cathedral

See also

• Catholic Church in India

References

1. "Top 10 churches in Kerala That Will Enchant You With Its Majestic Glory". DNA India. Retrieved 14 February 2024.

 

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