St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam, is a Cathedral situated near the High Court Junction at Kochi in Kerala, India. Originally founded in 1112 AD, the Cathedral is dedicated to "Our Lady of Ports". The Cathedral was built in the early twentieth century under the direction of Mar Louis Pazheparambil; a rebuilt Cathedral was elevated to the status of a Basilica by Pope Paul VI on 20 March 1974. The church is also a prominent Marian Pilgrim Centre in India. St Mary's Basilica is very large in size and quite beautiful in looks. The office of the Cathedral church is located beside the church.
The Church is the headquarters of the Major Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which is the Episcopal See of the Syro-Malabar Church. CBCI president, Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil is the present Major Archbishop.
The Church is the headquarters of the Major Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, which is the Episcopal See of the Syro-Malabar Church. CBCI president, Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil is the present Major Archbishop.
Betrothal of Praveen and Annette will be held here on 5th April 2008
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