St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam
The St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica is a cathedral in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.[1][2] It was founded in 1112, and is also known by the names Nasrani Palli, Anchikaimal Palli or Thekke Palli.[3] The church is the headquarters of the Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which is the Primatal See of the Syro-Malabar Church.
| St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica സെന്റ് മേരീസ് കത്തീഡ്രൽ ബസിലിക്ക | |
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| St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam | |
St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica | |
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica സെന്റ് മേരീസ് കത്തീഡ്രൽ ബസിലിക്ക | |
| 9°58′59″N 76°16′30″E / 9.983°N 76.275°ECoordinates: 9°58′59″N 76°16′30″E / 9.983°N 76.275°E | |
| Location | , Ernakulam, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Syro Malabar Catholic Church (East syriac Catholic church) |
| Previous denomination | chaldean church (east Syriac church) |
| Tradition | East Syriac Rite (chaldean) |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | തുറമുഖ മാതാ പള്ളി |
| Status | Cathedral Basilica |
| Founded | 1112 |
| Dedication | Our Lady |
| Cult(s) present | Seat of the Director of the See of St. Thomas |
| Associated people | Saint Thomas Christians |
History
The present church building was constructed 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.[4]
The large, tall and spacious cathedral has an altar that was used by pope John Paul II, when he visited India during 7 February 1986. The altar depicts the birth, the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The two 68-foot 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 depiction of Jesus's apparition to St Thomas.[5]
Gallery
St Mary's Syro Malabar Basilica
Entrance of the Basilica
Interior view
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
See also
References
- ^ Varghese, Theresa (1 January 2006). Stark World Kerala. Stark World Pub. ISBN 9788190250511.
- ^ The Catholic Directory of India. St. Paul Publications. 1 January 2005.
- ^ "Ernakulam St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica 9th Centenary" (in Malayalam). Deepika. 29 December 2012.
- ^ Archdiocese of Ernakulam Angamaly - Historical Places 7 December 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ St. Mary's Cathedral, Ernakulam
External links
- Profile