| Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral | |
|---|---|
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral | |
  Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Location of the cathedral in Kerala | |
| 9°35′44″N 76°32′13″E / 9.595688°N 76.537078°E | |
| Location | Kottayam |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1956 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Archdiocese of Verapoly |
| Diocese | Diocese of Vijayapuram |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Sebastian Thekethecheril |
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, also known as the Vimalagiri Cathedral[1] or as Angathattu Palli located at Kottayam is the cathedral of the Diocese of Vijayapuram.[citation needed] Built in the Gothic architectural style,[1] the church has a 172-foot tall tower which is one of the tallest church towers in Kerala. The foundation stone of Vimalagiri Church was laid in the year 1956. The construction of the imposing edifice was finished in the year 1964. Its feast celebrated on 8 December every year, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.[citation needed]
- ^ a b "Top 10 churches in Kerala That Will Enchant You With Its Majestic Glory". DNA India. Retrieved 14 February 2024.