Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi
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For other uses, see Saint Mary of the Snow (disambiguation).
Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi, is located at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Catholic pilgrimage centers in India dedicated to the Our Lady of Snows, a title given to Mother Mary. The shrine name refers to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The site is known for Portuguese architecture and Portuguese prayers and now it is recognised as a Tamil Nadu notable pilgrim site.
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Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi | |
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8.799444°N 78.156389°E / 8.799444; 78.156389 | |
Location | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Denomination | Catholic |
Website | www.snowsbasilica.com |
History | |
Status | Basilica |
Founded | 16th century |
Dedication | St. Mary |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Style | Portuguese |
Administration | |
District | Tuticorin |
Diocese | Tuticorin |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Most. Rev. Dr.Stephen Anthony. |
Rector | Rev. Dr. Kumar Raja |
Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Kingston |
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