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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, also known as Kotta Palli or Kottepalli, is located in Fort Kochi, Kochi. It is one of the thirty-four basilicas in India and one of nine in Kerala. This heritage edifice of Kerala is renowned for its Indo-European and Gothic architectural style. It serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin.[1][2][3]

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Basílica Catedral da Santa Cruz

Sé de Cochim

സാന്താ ക്രൂസ് കത്തീഡ്രൽ ബസിലിക്ക
Kathedralbasilika Santa Cruz 2018-04-04a.jpg
Front of the basilica
9°57′54″N 76°14′35″E / 9.965°N 76.243°E / 9.965; 76.243Coordinates: 9°57′54″N 76°14′35″E / 9.965°N 76.243°E / 9.965; 76.243
Location== Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi Media ==

  • This is a photo of ASI monument number

  • Paintings on the ceiling depicting the Via Crucis of Christ

  • Some of the ceiling paintings inside the cathedral

  • Church Jesus BN3Q4151

  • This is a photo of ASI monument number

  • Side View of the cathedral

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India, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala
CountryIndia
DenominationRoman Catholic (Latin)
Websitewww.dioceseofcochin.org
History
StatusBasilica
Founded3 May 1505
Founder(s)Francisco de Almeida
Architecture
StyleGothic
Specifications
Number of spires2
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Verapoly
DioceseDiocese of Cochin
ProvinceVerapoly
Clergy
ArchbishopJoseph Kalathiparambil
Bishop(s)Joseph Kariyil
RectorVery Rev Fr Johnson Chirammel
Vicar(s)Very Rev Fr Johnson Chirammel
Assistant priest(s)
  • Rev Fr Chilton George Fernandez
  • Rev Fr Emil Antonio Eliyas Polackal

Originally built by the Portuguese in 1505 after securing the permission of the King of Cochin, it was elevated to a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. Although many Catholic buildings were destroyed by Dutch conquerors who arrived in Cochin in the 17th century, this cathedral was spared. However, the British who later arrived demolished it in 1795, and a new structure was commissioned in 1887 by the then bishop of Cochin, João Gomes Ferreira. The new building was consecrated in 1905 and proclaimed a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.[1][4][5][2][6]

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India, attracting tourists year-round. It is not only a place of devotion but also a center of historic significance, endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur.[7][8]

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