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St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam
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The Shrine of St. Antony situated in Kaloor, Kerala is one of the biggest pilgrim centres of St. Antony in the world; perhaps second only to Padua in terms of popularity.This Shrine belongs to the Archdiocese of Verapoly and is under the pastoral and administrative care of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly, His Grace Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil. The mother church of this Shrine is St. Francis Xavier’s Parish Church, of Kathrikkadavu, Kaloor.Just like the name Padua got associated with the Saint Anthony who lived there and motivated the people there to turn to God, Kaloor too became synonymous with St. Antony and his wonder works. It is now believed to be the greatest pilgrim centre of St. Anthony in Asia. The shrine saw astounding growth during its almost a century old history.the shrine was blessed in 1915 as a small shrine dedicated to St. Antony.
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St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Ernakulam
Church Street, Broadway, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682031
