Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Gothic Revival church in Pondicherry, India
The basilica features two high spires, 24 main columns, and measures 50 meters in length, 48 meters in width, and 18 meters in height.
French missionaries started the construction in 1902, and Archbishop Mgr. Gandy consecrated the completed structure on December 17, 1907.
The interior walls display 28 stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ and Catholic saints, including Joan of Arc.
The church holds daily services at 5:30 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM, with additional English and Tamil masses scheduled throughout Sundays.
The structure contains inscriptions near the entrance that document its elevation to basilica status in 2011 and a biblical verse from Chronicles in Latin.
Location: Pondicherry
Inception: 1907
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://sacredheartpondy.org
GPS coordinates: 11.92626,79.82704
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:09
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