Cathedral of Saint Mary, Pattom

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St. Mary’s Malankara Syrian Catholic Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum
Façade of the St. Mary`s Syro-Malankara Cathedral
Façade of the St. Mary`s Syro-Malankara Cathedral
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Location Pattom, Trivandrum - 695 004, Kerala
Country India
Denomination Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
History
Founded 1950
Founder(s) Metropolitan Archbishop Mar Ivanios
Dedicated 22 February 1965
Architecture
Style Baroque
Administration
Diocese Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum
Clergy
Vicar(s) Fr. Dr. George Thomas
Priest(s) Fr. Dr. George Thomas, Fr. Sam Vilangara

St. Mary's Malankara Syrian Catholic Cathedral, Pattom, Trivandrum is the central place of worship of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. It is the seat of the Major Archbishop of Trivandrum. The tombs of the Servant of God Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios and of Major Archbishop Cyril Baselios Catholicos are located here.

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid by Archbishop Mar Ivanios in 1950, and the cathedral was consecrated by Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios on 22 February 1965.

Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral on 8 February 1986.

The cathedral was renovated in 2008. The blessing of the renovated cathedral was on 8 November 2008. There were 531 families in the parish community.

References

Sources

  • Directory -2006, St. Mary's Metropolitan Church, Thiruvananthapuram.
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