St. Mary’s Cathedral – Madurai
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About the location (from here):
Located on East Veli Street in Madurai, St. Mary’s Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai. It is one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in India, situated about 2 kilometers south-east of Madurai Railway Station and 200 meters from the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Its two elegant Roman style bell towers, about 42-meter-high (140 feet), are visible from a distance. Founded in 1840, the façade of the church is an amalgamation of various forms of European and Continental styles. The church was dedicated to Viagulamatha, originally known as Viagulamatha Koil. The new church, the one we see today, was constructed during 1916. And when Madurai Diocese was created in 1938, St. Mary’s Church was raised to the status of a pro-cathedral, and the bishop’s throne was installed. It was only in 1969 that the church was elevated to the status of Cathedral.
Movies shot at this location:
VizhigalilE VizhigalilE song from Kullanari Koottam




