St. Mary's Cathedral, Dhaka

St. Mary’s Cathedral
Location Dhaka
Country Bangladesh
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The St. Mary’s Cathedral[1] also called Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception[2] is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the Kakrail, Ramna road, in Dhaka,[3] Bangladesh.[4] It was established in 1956[5] and his feast is celebrated on December 8.

Follow the Roman or Latin rite and is home to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dhaka (Latin: Archidioecesis Dhakensis; Bengali: ঢাকার বিশপের এলাকা). It is one of 2 cathedrals located in the city being the other dedicated to St. Thomas belongs to the Anglican Church. His Metropolitan Archbishop is Patrick D'Rozario. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary in her title of the Immaculate Conception.

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References

  1. ↑ St. Mary’s Cathedral
  2. ↑ Overseas Business Reports. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of International Commerce. 1983.
  3. ↑ International Business Publications (2012). Bangladesh Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments. Lulu.com. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-4387-7389-6.
  4. ↑ Hubbard, Monica M.; Young, Margaret Walsh; Baer, Beverly; Stetler, Susan L. (1993). Cities of the World: A Compilation of Current Information on Cultural, Geographical, and Political Conditions in the Countries and Cities of Six Continents, Based on the Department of State's "Post Reports". Gale.
  5. ↑ "Doors of Mercy". www.im.va. Retrieved 2016-04-16.

Coordinates: 23°44′14″N 90°24′18″E / 23.7371°N 90.4051°E / 23.7371; 90.4051

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