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Immaculate_Heart_of_Mary_Cathedral Latitude and Longitude:

9°35′44″N 76°32′13″E / 9.595688°N 76.537078°E / 9.595688; 76.537078
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral is located in Kerala
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Location of the cathedral in Kerala
9°35′44″N 76°32′13″E / 9.595688°N 76.537078°E / 9.595688; 76.537078
Location Kottayam
Country India
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.vijayapuramdiocese.org
History
Status Cathedral
Architecture
Functional statusactive
Style Gothic
Groundbreaking1956
Completed1964
Administration
Province Archdiocese of Verapoly
Diocese Diocese of Vijayapuram
Clergy
Bishop(s) Sebastian Thekethecheril

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, also known as the Vimalagiri Cathedral [1] or as Angathattu Palli located at Kottayam is the cathedral of the Diocese of Vijayapuram.[ citation needed] Built in the Gothic architectural style, [1] the church has a 172-foot tall tower which is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala. The foundation stone of Vimalagiri Church was laid in the year 1956. The construction of the imposing edifice was finished in the year 1964. Its feast celebrated on 8 December every year, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.[ citation needed]

Vimalagiri Cathedral

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References

  1. ^ a b "Top 10 churches in Kerala That Will Enchant You With Its Majestic Glory". DNA India. Retrieved 14 February 2024.