Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
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The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary (Commonly known as the Portuguese Church) in Burrabazar, Kolkata, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta. It is also known as the Murgihata Church and was founded in 1799.[1][2]
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Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary | |
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22.578664°N 88.352721°E / 22.578664; 88.352721 | |
Location | Burrabazar, Kolkata |
Country | India |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Membership | 800 |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Founded | 1797 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) | James Driver |
Architectural type | Catholic Church |
Groundbreaking | 1797 |
Completed | 27 Nov. 1799 |
Construction cost | Rs 90,000 |
Specifications | |
Number of towers | 2 |
Administration | |
Province | Archdiocese of Calcutta |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Calcutta |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Thomas D’Souza |
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The cathedral has a decorated pediment, flanked on either side by two domed towers and an extended portico with an arched entrance way. The interior contains beautiful sculptures including 14 Stations of the Cross. Behind the altar, there are the figures of Madonna and Child. The remains of the first Archbishop of Calcutta lie below the altar.[2]