Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral - Revision history

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	\| vicar = Fr. Jose ~~Chalakkal~~		\| vicar = Rev. Fr. Jose Vallooran
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	\| asstpriest = Fr. ~~Dunstan Olakkengil~~,		\| asstpriest = Fr. Shojo Manjadikkal SDV,
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	'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral''', one of the ~~largest~~ churches in [[Kerala]], is located in the heart of [[Thrissur]] City in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Dedicated to [[Our Lady of Lourdes]],<ref>{{Cite web\|url=~~http~~://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/3564.htm\|title=Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Trichur, Kerala, India (Syro-Malabar)\|website=www.gcatholic.org\|access-date=2016-11-19}}</ref> the [[Syro-Malabar\|Syro-Malabar Catholic]] church is noted for its imposing interior. The main attraction is an underground shrine, considered a masterpiece of architectural design. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of the church features an Indo-European facade with white spires. The centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]] to [[Thrissur]] City in 1986. The cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.		'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral ''', is one of the biggest churches in [[Kerala]], is located in the heart of [[Thrissur]] City in the state of [[Kerala]], India. Dedicated to [[Our Lady of Lourdes]],<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/3564.htm\|title=Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Trichur, Kerala, India (Syro-Malabar)\|website=www.gcatholic.org\|access-date=2016-11-19}}</ref> the [[Syro-Malabar\|Syro-Malabar Catholic]] church is noted for its imposing interior. The main attraction is an underground shrine, considered a masterpiece of architectural design. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of the church features an Indo-European facade with white spires. The centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]] to [[Thrissur]] City in 1986. The cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.

	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==
	*1875: ~~A new~~ [[Syro-Malabar\|Syrian Catholic]] Church was founded in Thrissur; the ''Marth-Mariyam Valiyapalli'' erected in 1814 was occupied by Chaldean Syrian ~~Schismatics~~ under Mar [[Elias Mellus]] [[Archbishop]] (For this and following material.) <ref>[http://www.lourdescathedralthrissur.com "Lourdes Cathedral Thrissur, Kerala, India"], Official Web site</ref><ref>[http://www.trichurarchdiocese.org/Cathedral.asp Archdiocese of Thrissur]</ref>		*1875: The first [[Syro-Malabar\|Syrian Catholic]] Church was founded in Thrissur city; the ''[[Marth Mariam Cathedral\|Marth-Mariyam Valiyapalli]]'' erected in 1814 was occupied by Chaldean Syrian traditionalists under Mar [[Elias Mellus]] [[Archbishop]] (For this and following material.) <ref>[http://www.lourdescathedralthrissur.com "Lourdes Cathedral Thrissur, Kerala, India"], Official Web site</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.trichurarchdiocese.org/Cathedral.asp \|title=Archdiocese of Thrissur \|access-date=25 February 2008 \|archive-date=22 September 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070922060653/http://www.trichurarchdiocese.org/Cathedral.asp \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	*1885: Establishment of our Lady of Lourdes Church for the Roman Catholics of Latin Rite ~~( Latin Catholics~~ ).		*1885: Establishment of our Lady of Lourdes Church for the Latin Catholics ( Roman Catholics of Latin Rite ).
	*1887: Erection of the vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (20 May) with Mgr. Adolphus Medlycott as the first Vicar Apostolic.		*1887: Erection of the vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (20 May) with [[Adolph Medlycott\|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 Roman Syrian Church for Latin Catholics.		*1891: Elevation of the Lourdes Church as the Cathedral of the Vicariate of Trichur in exchange for a 1875 Roman Syrian Church for Latin Catholics.
	*1896: Elevation of [[John Menachery\|Mgr. John Menachery]] (Cathedral Vicar) to the Status of Vicar Apostolic.		*1896: Elevation of [[John Menachery\|Mgr. John Menachery]] (Cathedral Vicar) to the Status of Vicar Apostolic.
	*1923: Elevation of Trichur as Diocese, with [[Francis Vazhapilly\|Mar Francis Vazhappilly]] as the first Bishop. Restoration of Indian [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church\|Syro-Malabar]] Catholic Hierarchy		*1923: Elevation of Trichur as Diocese, with [[Francis Vazhapilly\|Mar Francis Vazhappilly]] as the first Bishop. Restoration of Indian [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church\|Syro-Malabar]] Catholic Hierarchy
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	File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 06.jpg\|Altar		File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 06.jpg\|Altar
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	File:2007 Perunnal.jpg\|Cathedral illuminated at night for the annual parish feast		File:2007 Perunnal.jpg\|Cathedral illuminated at night for the annual parish feast
	File:Dome (internal view), Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur, India.jpg\|Inside view of the dome		File:Dome (internal view), Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur, India.jpg\|Inside view of the dome
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			File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 13.jpg\|Christams-New Years' decorations
			File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 06.jpg\|Altar
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'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral''', one of the largest churches in [[Kerala]], is located in the heart of [[Thrissur]] City in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Dedicated to [[Our Lady of Lourdes]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/3564.htm|title=Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Trichur, Kerala, India (Syro-Malabar)|website=www.gcatholic.org|access-date=2016-11-19}}</ref> the [[Syro-Malabar|Syro-Malabar Catholic]] church is noted for its imposing interior. The main attraction is an underground shrine, considered a masterpiece of architectural design. Fr John Maliekkal is said to have planned and constructed this church. The exterior of the church features an Indo-European facade with white spires. The centenary of this church was celebrated during the historic visit of [[Pope]] [[John Paul II]] to [[Thrissur]] City in 1986. The cathedral church attracts thousands of pilgrims every month.

==Landmarks==
*1875: A new [[Syro-Malabar|Syrian Catholic]] Church was founded in Thrissur; the ''Marth-Mariyam Valiyapalli'' erected in 1814 was occupied by Chaldean Syrian Schismatics under Mar [[Elias Mellus]] [[Archbishop]] (For this and following material.) <ref>[http://www.lourdescathedralthrissur.com "Lourdes Cathedral Thrissur, Kerala, India"], Official Web site</ref><ref>[http://www.trichurarchdiocese.org/Cathedral.asp Archdiocese of Thrissur]</ref>
*1885: Establishment of our Lady of Lourdes Church for the Roman Catholics of Latin Rite ( Latin Catholics ).
*1887: Erection of the vicariate Apostolic of Trichur (20 May) 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 Roman Syrian Church for Latin Catholics.
*1896: Elevation of [[John Menachery|Mgr. John Menachery]] (Cathedral Vicar) to the Status of Vicar Apostolic.
*1923: Elevation of Trichur as Diocese, with [[Francis Vazhapilly|Mar Francis Vazhappilly]] as the first Bishop. Restoration of Indian [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church|Syro-Malabar]] Catholic Hierarchy
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*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 [[George Alapatt|Mar George Alappatt]].
*1986: Episcopal consecration of the statue of [[Our Lady of Lourdes]]. A solemn conclusion of centenary celebration of the diocese and of its cathedral by [[Pope John Paul II]] during His Apostolic Visit to Thrissur 7 February
*1995: Elevation of Trichur as a Metropolitan See, and Lourdes Church as the Metropolitan Cathedral
*1996: Blessing of the Centenary Hall
*1997: Installation of [[Jacob Thoomkuzhy|Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy]] Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur
*1998: Blessing of Cemetery Chapel.
*2004: Episcopal ordination of [[Andrews Thazhath|Mar Andrews Thazhath]], the Third Archbishop of Trichur.
*2010: Episcopal ordination of [[Raphael Thattil|Mar Raphael Thattil]], the second Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur
*2017: Episcopal ordination of [[Tony Neelankavil|Mar Tony Neelankavil]], the third Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur

==Gallery==
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File:2007 Perunnal.jpg|Cathedral illuminated at night for the annual parish feast
File:Dome (internal view), Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur, India.jpg|Inside view of the dome
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==See also==
*[[Roman Catholicism in India]]
*[[Christianity in India]]

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