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The Bible Tower , Trissur
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The Bible Tower, situated in Thrissur, Kerala is the tallest church tower in Asia. It can be seen from anywhere in the Thrissur town. The tower, which is about 260 feet tall, was inaugurated on January 7, 2007. The foundation stone of the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours was laid on 21 December 1929, by Mar Francis Vazhappilly, the Late Bishop of Thrissur. Another bell tower in the back of the church reaches 79.248 meters (260 feet). Renowned artists of the whole India have contributed their works in the Bible Tower. It is the first known Christian art gallery in Kerala. Bible Tower is well known for its height, it stands in 260 feet height and the highest church tower in India , the wooden door is in scripted with Bible words which revels the whole life of Jesus and the life of the Early Church in different materials. The infancy of Jesus is represented in Wooden Carvings. The healing of the sick is depicted in Stain Glass. The miracles of Jesus is represented in Brass Etching is shown There is an Oil Painting which tells The passion of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is depicted in bright Canvas, and mural paintings on the life of St. Thomas. The reconstruction of that bell tower started in 2002 when the Bishop of Thrissur Mar Andrews Thazhath was the rector of the Basilica. In 2004 when all the bishops of India were present in Thrissur for the CBCI General Assembly held in Thrissur, Cardinal Daud Moosa blessed that tower in the name "Bible Tower”.
