Basilica of St. John de Britto

The Basilica of St. John de Britto is a Catholic church and pilgrimage centre in Tamil Nadu. The church was built over the site of the martyrdom of St. John de Britto in Oriyur. The church has two tall towers that are visible from afar.[1]

Basilica of St. John de Britto is located in Tamil Nadu
Basilica of St. John de Britto
Basilica of St. John de Britto
9°51′03″N 79°02′58″E / 9.8507034°N 79.0495628°E / 9.8507034; 79.0495628
LocationOriyur, Tamil Nadu
AddressOriyur, Ramnad District, Tamil Nadu, India, PIN 623406
CountryIndia
DenominationCatholic
Websitewww.johndebrittoshrine.com
History
StatusBasilica
Cult(s) presentSt. John de Britto
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Groundbreaking1948
Completed1960
Specifications
Number of towers2
Administration
DioceseSivagangai

The foundation of the church was laid in 1948 and the church was completed in 1960.[1] On 5 December 2023, it was announced that Pope Francis had bestowed the status of a minor basilica on the church.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About the shrine". www.johndebrittoshrine.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "The Shrine of St. John de Britto is Now a Minor Basilica". Jivan Magazine. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

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