Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation

Advocación mariana de Ibadán (Eparquía de la Anunciación (Iglesia católica siro-malankara))
✔ Recognized by the Church

It is the cathedral of the Eparchy of the Annunciation of Ibadan, of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Annunciation, in Ibadan, Nigeria. The eparchy was established in 2014, and the cathedral became its seat. The Syro-Malankara presence stems from the migration of Eastern Rite Catholics, primarily from India, to Nigeria. No further detailed historical documentation is readily available.

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Origin and history

It is the cathedral of the Eparchy of the Annunciation of Ibadan, of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Annunciation, in Ibadan, Nigeria. The eparchy was established in 2014, and the cathedral became its seat. The Syro-Malankara presence stems from the migration of Eastern Rite Catholics, primarily from India, to Nigeria. No further detailed historical documentation is readily available.

The image and the sanctuary

There is no description of the image. It is considered the first cathedral church of the Syro-Malankara rite in West Africa, and a Marian landmark for the faithful of that rite in the region.

Patronage and coronation

It is the cathedral of the Eparchy of the Annunciation. There is no record of a canonical coronation.

Celebration and devotion

The Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated on March 25. The choice of this title underscores Mary's role in the Incarnation of the Word.

Link with the Rosary

The Annunciation is the first of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, when the angel greets Mary and she consents to be the Mother of God. This cathedral, dedicated precisely to this mystery, invites us to meditate on the "Hail Mary" as an echo of the angelic greeting.