Our Lady of the Rosary of Mangalore - The Cathedral of the Costa de Malabar
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary of Mangalore, built by the Portuguese, is one of the oldest and most important Catholic temples on the coast of Malabar, in the state of Karnataka.
🌹 Wonders and anecdotes
- The church was built by the Portuguese missionaries in 1568, one of the oldest in India.
- The image of Our Lady of the Rosary was enthroned in the main altar since the foundation of the temple.
- The cathedral survived the siege of Tipu Sultan in the 18th century, which destroyed many churches in the region.
- Every October, the feast of the Rosary brings together thousands of faithful from the Catholic community of Mangalore.
Our Lady of the Mangalore Rosary
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary of Mangalore was founded by the Portuguese missionaries in 1568. It is the seat of the diocese of Mangalore and an important center of devotion to the Rosary in India. The Catholic community of Mangalore, known as the Marian Catholic, has a deep Marian tradition.
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