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'''Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral''', one of the | '''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: | *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 | *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 | *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 02.jpg | File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 02.jpg | ||
File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 05.jpg|Dome above altara | File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 05.jpg|Dome above altara | ||
File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 13.jpg| | File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 13.jpg|Christmas-New Year's decorations | ||
File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 06.jpg|Altar | File:Lourde Palli, Thrissur 06.jpg|Altar | ||
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral | |
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.jpg) Front facade of Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral | |
| 10°31′23.18″N 76°13′39.75″E / 10.5231056°N 76.2277083°E | |
| Location | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Syro-Malabar Catholic |
| Website | lourdescathedralthrissur |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Dedication | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 1957 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Mar Andrews Thazhath |
| Vicar(s) | Rev. Fr. Jose Vallooran |
| Assistant priest(s) | Fr. Shojo Manjadikkal SDV, Fr. Godwin Kizhakkoodan |
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,[1] the 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[edit | edit source]
- 1875: The first Syrian Catholic Church was founded in Thrissur city; the Marth-Mariyam Valiyapalli erected in 1814 was occupied by Chaldean Syrian traditionalists under Mar Elias Mellus Archbishop (For this and following material.) [2][3]
- 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.
- 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 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. Restoration of Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic Hierarchy
- 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.
- 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 Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Metropolitan Archbishop of Trichur
- 1998: Blessing of Cemetery Chapel.
- 2004: Episcopal ordination of Mar Andrews Thazhath, the Third Archbishop of Trichur.
- 2010: Episcopal ordination of Mar Raphael Thattil, the second Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur
- 2017: Episcopal ordination of Mar Tony Neelankavil, the third Auxiliary Bishop of Trichur
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Cathedral illuminated at night for the annual parish feast -
Inside view of the dome -
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Dome above altara -
Christmas-New Year's decorations -
Altar
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Trichur, Kerala, India (Syro-Malabar)". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ "Lourdes Cathedral Thrissur, Kerala, India", Official Web site
- ↑ "Archdiocese of Thrissur". Archived from the original on 22 September 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2008.
