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'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral''' one of the largest churches in Kerala, is located in the heart of [[Thrissur]] town in the state of [[Kerala]],[[South India]]. Dedicated to Our [[Lady of Lourdes]], the church is noted for its imposing interior. Main attraction is an underground shrine which is a masterpiece of architectural designing. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to [[Thrissur]] in 1986. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.
'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral''' one of the largest churches in Kerala, is located in the heart of [[Thrissur]] town in the state of [[Kerala]],[[South India]]. Dedicated to Our [[Lady of Lourdes]], the church is noted for its imposing interior. Main attraction is an underground shrine which is a masterpiece of architectural designing. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to [[Thrissur]] in 1986. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.

==History==
==History==

1875
1875
Establishment of a new catholic Syrian Church in Thrissur as the Marth- Mariyam Valiyapalli erected in 1814 was occupied by the Non- Catholics.
Establishment of a new catholic Syrian Church in Thrissur as the Marth- Mariyam Valiyapalli erected in 1814 was occupied by the Non- Catholics.
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1923
1923
Elevation of Trichur as Diocese with Mar Francis Vazhappilly as the first Bishop.
Elevation of Trichur as Diocese with Mar Francis Vazhappilly as the first Bishop.

1934
1934
Blessing of the chapel near main gate.
Blessing of the chapel near main gate.
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Revision as of 01:32, 13 October 2008

Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictThrissur
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
LeadershipRev. Fr. Jose Ainickal
Year consecrated1970
Location
LocationIndia Thrissur, India
Architecture
StyleGothic
Completed1957
Specifications
Length200m
Width50m
Dome height (outer)135m
Dome dia. (outer)60m
Spire height50m
Website
http://www.lourdescathedralthrissur.com/

Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral one of the largest churches in Kerala, is located in the heart of Thrissur town in the state of Kerala,South India. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is noted for its imposing interior. Main attraction is an underground shrine which is a masterpiece of architectural designing. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of this church features an Indo-European facade with pink spires. The Centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Thrissur in 1986. The Cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.

History

1875 Establishment of a new catholic Syrian Church in Thrissur as the Marth- Mariyam Valiyapalli erected in 1814 was occupied by the Non- Catholics.

1885 Establishment of our Lady of Lourdes Church (for Latins)

1887 Erection of the vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (May 20) with Mgr. Adolphus Medlycott as the first Vicar Apostolic.

1891 Elevation of the Lourdes Church as the Cathedral of the Vicariate of Trichur in Exchange for the 1875 Syrian Church for the Latins.

1896 Elevation of Mgr. John Menachery (Cathedral Vicar) to the Status of Vicar Apostolic.

1923 Elevation of Trichur as Diocese with Mar Francis Vazhappilly as the first Bishop.

1934 Blessing of the chapel near main gate.

1952 Blessing of the Chapel in the crypt 75’x 50’

1957 Blessing of the present cathedral by Mar George Alappatt.

1970 Episcopal Consecration of the statue of Our lady of Lourdes. A solemn conclusion of centenary celebration the Diocese and of its Cathedral by Pope John Paul II during His Apostolic Visit to Thrissur February 7.

1995 Elevation of Trichur as a Metropolitan See and Lourdes Church as the Metropolitan Cathedral.

1996 Blessing of the Centenary Hall.

1997 Instalation of Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur.

1998 Blessing of Cemetery Chapel.

2004 Episcopal Ordination of Mar Andrews Thazhath, the first Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur. [1] [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Official Web site of Lourdes Cathedral Thrissur, Kerala, India
  2. ^ Archdiocese of Thrissur

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