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St. Mary's Church

Cheranallur Road

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St. Mary's Church (Ernakulam)
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St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Cheranallur Road, Ernakulam, Tamil Nadu, India.

History

  • Believed to date from the 18th century, its construction year and architectural style are not explicitly stated.

Architecture

The church's architectural style is not specified, but it is reportedly one of the oldest British buildings in India. Its design is said to be influenced by European styles, although specific details are not available.

Location

St. Mary's Church is situated at Cheranallur Road in Ernakulam, a town in Tamil Nadu, India. The church lies East of Suez and is part of the C.S.I. (Church of South India) denomination.

Notable Features

The church is popularly known as 'Westminster Abbey of the East'. Its notable features include its historic architecture and religious significance.

Organ and Bells

Information on the church's organ and bells is not available.

Heritage Status

St. Mary's Church is reportedly a significant historical landmark in India, although specific details regarding its heritage status are not provided.

Visiting Information

The church's opening hours and accessibility information are not specified.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in the available data.

Details

NameSt. Mary's Church
CityErnakulam
CountryIndia
Coordinates10.069565, 76.2839