St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam
Syr-Malabar Catholic basilica in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Cathedral Basilica is a cathedral in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.[1][2] It was founded in 1112, and is also known by the names Nasrani Palli, Anchikaimal Palli or Thekke Palli.[3] The church is the headquarters of the Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which is the Primatal See of the Syro-Malabar Church. Currently it’s closed down and under police protection due to dispute between the rebels in the Ernakulam-Angamaly diocese and the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy.
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St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica സെന്റ് മേരീസ് കത്തീഡ്രൽ ബസിലിക്ക | |
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St. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam | |
9.983°N 76.275°E / 9.983; 76.275 | |
Location | , Ernakulam, Kerala |
Country | India |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Previous denomination | Church of the East |
Sui iuris church | Syro-Malabar Church |
Tradition | East Syriac Rite |
History | |
Former name(s) | തുറമുഖ മാതാ പള്ളി |
Status | Cathedral Basilica |
Founded | 1112 |
Dedication | Our Lady |
Cult(s) present | Seat of the Director of the See of St. Thomas |
Associated people | Saint Thomas Christians |
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