St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Cathedral basilica in Ernakulam district, India
The cathedral features two 68-foot towers adorned with statues of St. Peter and St. Paul, alongside an 88-foot bell tower housing large bells.
Established in 1112, the cathedral underwent renovation in 1905 under Mar Louis Pazheparambil and received basilica status from Pope Paul VI in 1974.
The cathedral serves as the headquarters of the Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, following the East Syriac Rite of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.
The altar displays a plaster of Paris relief image of the Last Supper created by artist K. K. Madhavan and murals depicting biblical scenes.
Saint Francis Xavier stayed at this location between 1542 and 1552, making it a significant site in Christian missionary history.
Location: Ernakulam district
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 9.98300,76.27500
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:07
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