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The
original St. Joseph's church built in 1840 AD was reconstructed and
renamed as St. Philomena's Cathedral in 1933 AD. It is an imposing
structure of architectural grandeur.
The cathedral with its two tapering spires rising to the height of 165 ft
and dazzling medieval style stained glass interior is a truly majestic
sight.
The Gothic structure designed by French architects is said to have been
built on the lines of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York and the Gothic
Church at Cologne in Germany.
The huge church has a crypt in which there is a statue of St. Philomena,
a 3rd century saint from Greece, in sleeping posture and a piece of her
bone is preserved here at the centre of a beautiful shield. This statue of
St. Philomena is housed in the underground chamber.
The many splendours of medieval architecture are embodied in this unique
structure that attracts the attention of one and all. The Catholic Mission
headed by a Bishop maintains the church.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Entrance is free.