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{{Infobox church | {{Infobox church | ||
| fullname | | fullname = | ||
| image | | other name = Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena | ||
| caption | | image = India - St. Philomena's Church 02.jpg | ||
| country | | status = Cathedral | ||
| denomination | | style = [[Gothic Revival architecture|Neo Gothic]] | ||
| caption = St. Philomena's Church | |||
[[ | | country = [[India]] | ||
| denomination = [[Catholic Church]] | |||
| sui iuris church = [[Latin Church]] | |||
| spire quantity = 2 | |||
| spire height = {{convert|175|ft|m|0}}}} | |||
A history of St. Philomena's church is provided by {{cite web|url=http://www.philomena.us/main.asp|title=Saint Philomena's Church Mysore, India (Note: After opening the page associated with this link, click on the link <u>Cathedral of Saint Philomena</u> at the bottom of that page to see the description of the church)|work=Online webpage of Santuario Santa Filomena|access-date=2007-05-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009185619/http://www.philomena.us/main.asp|archive-date=9 October 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | '''St. Philomena's Cathedral''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/3714.htm|title=St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore, Karnataka, India|website=www.gcatholic.org|access-date=2016-11-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MEAqCgAAQBAJ&q=St.+Philomena%27s+Cathedral%2C+Mysore&pg=PT10|title=St. Philomena: Powerful with God|last=Mohr|first=Sr Marie Helen|date=1953-06-02|publisher=TAN Books|isbn=9781618904881|language=en}}</ref> officially the '''Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena''', also known as '''St. Joseph's Cathedral''',<ref>{{Cite web |title=St.Philomena's Church Mysore, Karnataka, a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Mysore |url=http://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/pilgrimcenters/churches/stphilomenaschurch/index.htm}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cathedral of St Joseph & St Philomena – Picture of St. Philomena's Church, Mysuru (Mysore) – Tripadvisor |url=https://www.tripadvisor.in/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g304553-d2721980-i176702501-St_Philomena_s_Church-Mysuru_Mysore_Karnataka.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 September 2015 |title=Pixelated Memories: Church of St. Joseph and St. Philomena, Mysore, Karnataka |url=http://pixels-memories.blogspot.in/2015/09/church-of-st-joseph-and-st-philomena.html}}</ref> is a [[Catholic Church|Catholic church]] and the cathedral of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Mysore|Diocese of Mysore]], [[India]]. [[Neo Gothic]] in style, it was constructed in 1936 during the reign of Maharaja [[Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV|Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV]]. Its architecture was inspired by the [[Cologne Cathedral]] in Germany.<ref name="church"> | ||
A history of St. Philomena's church is provided by {{cite web|url=http://www.philomena.us/main.asp|title=Saint Philomena's Church Mysore, India (Note: After opening the page associated with this link, click on the link <u>Cathedral of Saint Philomena</u> at the bottom of that page to see the description of the church)|work=Online webpage of Santuario Santa Filomena|access-date=2007-05-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009185619/http://www.philomena.us/main.asp|archive-date=9 October 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The cathedral is one of the tallest churches in Asia. | |||
==Patron saint== | ==Patron saint== | ||
[[St. Philomena]] is a [[Latin Catholic]] [[saint]] and [[martyr]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. She was a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century. The remains of a teenage girl no older than 14 were discovered on 24 May 1802 in the [[Catacombs of Rome|Catacombs]] of [[Saint Priscilla]] at the [[Via Salaria]] in [[Rome]]. Accompanying these remains were a set of tiles bearing a fragmented inscription containing the words ''LUMENA PAXTE CUM FI'', words of no known meaning in that order. The letters were rearranged to read ''PAX TECUM FILUMENA'', which in [[Latin]] translates to ''Peace with you, Filumena.''<ref name="relic">A biography of [[St. Philomena]] is provided by {{cite web|url=http://www.saintphilomena.com/aboutst.htm|title=The Story of St. Philomena|work=Online webpage of The Saint Philomena Foundation| | [[St. Philomena]] is a [[Latin Catholic]] [[saint]] and [[martyr]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. She was a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century. The remains of a teenage girl no older than 14 were discovered on 24 May 1802 in the [[Catacombs of Rome|Catacombs]] of [[Saint Priscilla]] at the [[Via Salaria]] in [[Rome]]. Accompanying these remains were a set of tiles bearing a fragmented inscription containing the words ''LUMENA PAXTE CUM FI'', words of no known meaning in that order. The letters were rearranged to read ''PAX TECUM FILUMENA'', which in [[Latin]] translates to ''Peace with you, Filumena.''<ref name="relic">A biography of [[St. Philomena]] is provided by {{cite web|url=http://www.saintphilomena.com/aboutst.htm|title=The Story of St. Philomena|work=Online webpage of The Saint Philomena Foundation|access-date=2007-05-22}}</ref> In addition, some symbols of her martyrdom and a vessel, containing dry blood, were also found in the tomb. From these discoveries, it was concluded that a [[Christian name]]d Filumena (Philomena) was buried in the tomb and the vessel containing blood was thought to be her [[relic]], an evidence of a martyr's death. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Mural Philomenas Church Mysore Palace Dec23 A7C 08266.jpg|thumb|250px|Mural of the church in the [[Mysore Palace]]]] | ||
[[ | A church at the same location was built in the year 1843 during the reign of Maharaja [[Krishnaraja Wodeyar III]] and the [[Mysore Commission|Commission Rule]]. An inscription which was there at the time of laying the foundation of the present church in 1933 states: "In the name of that only God – the universal Lord who creates, protects, and reigns over the universe of Light, the mundane world and the assemblage of all created lives – this church is built 1843 years after the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Enlightenment of the World, as man". In 1926, T. Thumboo Chetty, private secretary to Maharaja [[Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV|Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV]], obtained a relic of the saint from Peter Pisani, the [[apostolic delegate]] of the [[East Indies]].<ref name="church" /> This relic was handed over to Father Cochet, who approached the maharaja in assisting him construct a church in honour of [[St. Philomena]].<ref name="heri">A brief description of St. Philomena's church is provided by {{cite web|title=A hymn in stone, Speaks of a secular vision| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020203/spectrum/heritage.htm|work=Online webpage of The Tribune, dated 2002-02-03|author=Usha Bande, 2006|access-date=2007-05-22}}</ref> The Maharaja laid the foundation stone of the church on 28 October 1933. In his speech on the day of the inauguration, he said: "The new church will be strongly and securely built upon a double foundation — Divine compassion and the eager gratitude of men."<ref name="heri" /> The construction of the church was completed under Bishop Rene Feuga's supervision. The relic of Saint Philomena is preserved in a [[catacomb]] below the main [[altar]].<ref name="church" /> This church is a good example of a blend of local culture. Some of the female statues are in [[saree]]s, a traditional Indian attire. | ||
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==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
The church was designed by a Frenchman named Daly.<ref name="church" /> | The church was designed by a Frenchman named Daly.<ref name="church" /> It was designed to be built in the [[Neo Gothic]] style with inspiration drawn from the [[Cologne Cathedral]]. The [[floor plan]] of the cathedral resembles a cross. The long part of the cross is congregation hall called the ''[[nave]]''. The two arms of the cross are the ''[[transept]]s''. The part containing the altar and the choir is the ''[[Crossing (architecture)|crossing]]''. The cathedral has a crypt that houses a statue of St. Philomena. The twin spires of the church are {{convert|175|ft|m|0}} in height and they resemble the spires of the [[Cologne Cathedral]] and also the spires of the [[St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York|St. Patrick's Church]] in [[New York City]]. The main hall (''nave'') can seat up to 800 people and contains [[stained glass]] windows depicting scenes from the birth of [[Christ]], the [[Last Supper]], the [[Crucifixion]], the [[Resurrection]] and the [[Ascension of Christ]]. It is considered to be Asia's second largest church. | ||
It was designed to be built in the [[Neo Gothic]] style with inspiration drawn from the [[Cologne Cathedral]]. The [[floor plan]] of the cathedral resembles a cross. The long part of the cross is congregation hall called the ''[[nave]]''. The two arms of the cross are the ''[[transept]]s''. The part containing the altar and the choir is the ''[[Crossing (architecture)|crossing]]''. The cathedral has a crypt that houses a statue of St. Philomena. The twin spires of the church are {{convert|175|ft|m|0}} in height and they resemble the spires of the [[Cologne Cathedral]] and also the spires of the [[St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York|St. Patrick's Church]] in [[New York City]]. The main hall (''nave'') can seat up to 800 people and contains [[stained glass]] windows depicting scenes from the birth of [[Christ]], the [[Last Supper]], the [[Crucifixion]], the [[Resurrection]] and the [[Ascension of Christ]]. | |||
It is considered to be Asia's second largest church. | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
File:St Philomena Cathedral 1.jpg|Side view of the cathedral | |||
File:St.PHILOMENA'S STATUE AT CATHEDRAL- 2.jpg|St. Philomena's Statue | |||
File:St. JOSEPH'S STATUE AT CATHEDRAL.jpg|St. Joseph's Statue | |||
File:St Philomenas Church Foundation Stone and information for visitors.jpg|Visitor's information sign | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/upwBKVXrF78 St Philomena's Church Mysore] | |||
{{Commons category|position=left}} | {{Commons category|position=left}} | ||
{{Mysore topics}} | {{Mysore topics}} | ||
*[https://techbeyondinfinity.com/guides/st-philomenas-cathedral/ St. Philomena’s Cathedral | Church Timings and history] | |||
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mysore]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Mysore]] | ||
[[Category:Mysore North]] | [[Category:Mysore North]] | ||
[[Category:Roman Catholic | [[Category:Roman Catholic church buildings in Karnataka]] | ||
[[Category:Gothic Revival church buildings in India]] | [[Category:Gothic Revival church buildings in India]] | ||
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[[Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in India]] | [[Category:20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:00, 29 November 2025
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| St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena | |
 St. Philomena's Church | |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Neo Gothic |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Spire height | 175 feet (53 m) |
St. Philomena's Cathedral,[1][2] officially the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena, also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral,[3][4][5] is a Catholic church and the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore, India. Neo Gothic in style, it was constructed in 1936 during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV. Its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.[6] The cathedral is one of the tallest churches in Asia.
Patron saint[edit | edit source]
St. Philomena is a Latin Catholic saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. She was a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century. The remains of a teenage girl no older than 14 were discovered on 24 May 1802 in the Catacombs of Saint Priscilla at the Via Salaria in Rome. Accompanying these remains were a set of tiles bearing a fragmented inscription containing the words LUMENA PAXTE CUM FI, words of no known meaning in that order. The letters were rearranged to read PAX TECUM FILUMENA, which in Latin translates to Peace with you, Filumena.[7] In addition, some symbols of her martyrdom and a vessel, containing dry blood, were also found in the tomb. From these discoveries, it was concluded that a Christian named Filumena (Philomena) was buried in the tomb and the vessel containing blood was thought to be her relic, an evidence of a martyr's death.
History[edit | edit source]
A church at the same location was built in the year 1843 during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III and the Commission Rule. An inscription which was there at the time of laying the foundation of the present church in 1933 states: "In the name of that only God – the universal Lord who creates, protects, and reigns over the universe of Light, the mundane world and the assemblage of all created lives – this church is built 1843 years after the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Enlightenment of the World, as man". In 1926, T. Thumboo Chetty, private secretary to Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, obtained a relic of the saint from Peter Pisani, the apostolic delegate of the East Indies.[6] This relic was handed over to Father Cochet, who approached the maharaja in assisting him construct a church in honour of St. Philomena.[8] The Maharaja laid the foundation stone of the church on 28 October 1933. In his speech on the day of the inauguration, he said: "The new church will be strongly and securely built upon a double foundation — Divine compassion and the eager gratitude of men."[8] The construction of the church was completed under Bishop Rene Feuga's supervision. The relic of Saint Philomena is preserved in a catacomb below the main altar.[6] This church is a good example of a blend of local culture. Some of the female statues are in sarees, a traditional Indian attire.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The church was designed by a Frenchman named Daly.[6] It was designed to be built in the Neo Gothic style with inspiration drawn from the Cologne Cathedral. The floor plan of the cathedral resembles a cross. The long part of the cross is congregation hall called the nave. The two arms of the cross are the transepts. The part containing the altar and the choir is the crossing. The cathedral has a crypt that houses a statue of St. Philomena. The twin spires of the church are 175 feet (53 m) in height and they resemble the spires of the Cologne Cathedral and also the spires of the St. Patrick's Church in New York City. The main hall (nave) can seat up to 800 people and contains stained glass windows depicting scenes from the birth of Christ, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Ascension of Christ. It is considered to be Asia's second largest church.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Side view of the cathedral -
St. Philomena's Statue -
St. Joseph's Statue -
Visitor's information sign
See also[edit | edit source]
- Mandi Mohalla
- Dufferin Clock Tower
- Hanumanthanagar
- Mysore North, Naidu Nagar
- St. Philomena's College, Mysore
- List of Heritage Buildings in Mysore
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore, Karnataka, India". www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ Mohr, Sr Marie Helen (2 June 1953). St. Philomena: Powerful with God. TAN Books. ISBN 9781618904881.
- ↑ "St.Philomena's Church Mysore, Karnataka, a Roman Catholic Cathedral in Mysore".
- ↑ "Cathedral of St Joseph & St Philomena – Picture of St. Philomena's Church, Mysuru (Mysore) – Tripadvisor".
- ↑ "Pixelated Memories: Church of St. Joseph and St. Philomena, Mysore, Karnataka". 29 September 2015.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 A history of St. Philomena's church is provided by "Saint Philomena's Church Mysore, India (Note: After opening the page associated with this link, click on the link Cathedral of Saint Philomena at the bottom of that page to see the description of the church)". Online webpage of Santuario Santa Filomena. Archived from the original on 9 October 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2007.
- ↑ A biography of St. Philomena is provided by "The Story of St. Philomena". Online webpage of The Saint Philomena Foundation. Retrieved 22 May 2007.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A brief description of St. Philomena's church is provided by Usha Bande, 2006. "A hymn in stone, Speaks of a secular vision". Online webpage of The Tribune, dated 2002-02-03. Retrieved 22 May 2007.
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