| Biggest and
tallest church in Asia |
Shrine Basilica of Our
Lady of Dolours was got an area of 25000sq.ft with three towers, two
in front and one in rear. The front towers are having a height of 146
feet and the rear tower is having a height of 260 feet. The great
Maharaja of Cochin, His Excellency Rama Varma issued the sanction to
build a big church at Thrissur. He wished at that time tat" the New
Church must be the biggest church in Asia" The wish of Maharaja was
fulfilled in 1940 when the church was blessed by His
Ex.Rt.Rev.Dr.Francis Vazhapilly. |
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| Basilica
at a Glance |
| 1 |
Total Plinth area |
25000 sq.ft |
| 2 |
Perimeter |
1100 ft |
| 3 |
East west length |
390 ft |
| 4 |
North South width |
180 ft |
| 5 |
Inner width |
60 ft |
| 6 |
Height |
260 ft |
| 7 |
Number of altars |
15 |
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| Minor Basilica |
The New church was
raised to the status of Minor Basilica on 25th April 1992 by the pope
John Paul II. By this honour this church is made the model and
example for all liturgical services and administration of sacraments.
On Fridays and Sundays there are fire services in which the faithful
are attending lively land actively.
As a privilege the faithful is honoured by plenary indulgence by
visiting and praying the following days in this Basilica. As a
privilege to Basilica papal emblem and flag are placed in front of the
main door of the church |
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| Days of Plenary Indulgences |
| 1 |
April 25 |
Elevation of the church to the status of a minor
Basilica |
| 2 |
May 20 |
Consecration of the Basilica |
| 3 |
June 29 |
Feast of Saints Paul & Peter |
| 4 |
September 15 |
Feast of Our Lady of Dolours |
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November |
Consecration of the Dolours Church |
| 6 |
Any day voluntarily chosen by each
Individual |
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Triple Towers |
This Basilica is having
three towers in gothic style. Two of them are in front and one is in
the back. The front towers are having 146 feet height, while the rear
tower is known as Bible Tower. Visitors can go up to the view point
either by step or by lift and they can see the panoramic view of
Thrissur. |
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Music Bells |
Eight bells, imported
from Germany is a specialty of this church. They are producing the
seven musical notes. Every day morning and evening 'Ave Maria' will
be toned together in the Angelus |
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Perpetual
Adoration Center |
Perpetual Adoration
Center is a place of solace to the troubled man. Mar Joseph
Kundukulam, the late Archbishop of Thrissur started this center and
Cardinal Lourd Swamy inaugrated this. Everyday 8.15 a.m to 8.15 p.m
there is adoration and Sacrament of confession is administrated from 8
a.m to 7 p.m |
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