Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Karumathampatti
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Karumathampatti, Tamil Nadu is a Catholic Shrine. The feast of Our Lady of Holy Rosary is celebrated on the first Sunday of October every year.
Country | India |
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Denomination | Catholic |
History | |
Status | Basilica |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Administration | |
Diocese | Coimbatore |
Karumathampatty was already a pilgrimage centre in 1640.[1] St. John de Britto visited the church at least 3 times. The original chapel was destroyed in 1684 by the soldiers of the Mysore Rajah Saraboji but rebuilt soon after.[2] The church was again destroyed by Tipu Sultan in 1784 and rebuilt in 1803.[3] It is visited by huge numbers of people in order to venerate Our Lady of the Rosary and to pray for favours.[4] It was announced on 22 July 2019[5] that the church had been granted the status of a minor basilica and the formal elevation was held on 6 October 2019, the feast day.[6]
References
- https://www.coimbatorediocese.org/holy-rosary-shrine.php
- https://www.localprayers.com/IN/Coimbatore/284731718398533/Holy-Rosary-Shrine
- https://www.come2india.org/holy-rosary-basilica.html
- http://catholiconline.in/shrine-holy-rosary-karumathampatty-coimbatore/
- https://hi-in.facebook.com/FlosCarmeli1615/posts/vatican-elevates-karumathampatti-holy-rosary-shrine-to-minor-basilicaholy-rosary/742952822796186/
- https://simplicity.in/news-detail.php?nid=58584