St. Joseph's Cathedral, Prayagraj
Cathedral of St Joseph | |
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![]() Front facade | |
25°27′27″N 81°50′40″E / 25.4575°N 81.8444°E | |
Location | 32, Thornhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002 |
Country | India |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Founded | 1879 |
Dedication | St. Joseph |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Prayagraj |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Most. Rev. Raphy Manjaly |
Bishop(s) | Vacant |
St. Joseph's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prayagraj, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), in the state of Uttar Pradesh in North India.[1][2] Built in 1879, the cathedral represents a fine example of Italian architecture.[3][4] It is said that the craftsmen and materials were brought from Italy.[5]
Gallery
[edit]Exterior views
[edit]- St. Francis of Assisi statue in front
- Rear of the Cathedral with bell tower
- Parish house
- Christmas manger, ca. Dec 2023
Interior views
[edit]- Nave and main altar, ca. Dec 2023
- Main altar with Christmas decoration, ca. Dec 2023
- Right side altar
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Diocese of Allahabad". dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Churches in Allahabad". allahabadinfo.com. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "St. Joseph's Cathedral". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "St. Joseph Cathedral". dentotourism.net. Retrieved 11 September 2013.