Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Shillong, Gothic Revival cathedral in Laitumkhrah, Shillong, India.
The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians features high arches, towering spires, and large stained glass windows imported from Grenoble, France in 1947.
Constructed in 1936 after a fire destroyed the previous wooden Church of the Divine Saviour, this cathedral became the principal Catholic church in the Apostolic Prefecture of Assam.
The cathedral exhibits fourteen Stations of the Cross made of terracotta relief, created by the Art Institute of Munich, depicting biblical scenes on its walls.
Located on Don Bosco Road, approximately 2.7 kilometers from Police Bazaar, the cathedral requires visitors to climb steps to reach its entrance on a steep plateau.
The building rests on sand rather than directly on rock, incorporating an innovative foundation design that absorbs seismic shocks in this earthquake-prone region.
Location: Shillong
Inception: 1936
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 25.56845,91.89134
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:10
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