St. Joseph's Cathedral, Prayagraj
St. Joseph's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Prayagraj, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), in the state of Uttar Pradesh in North India.[1][2] Built in 1879, the cathedral represents a fine example of Italian architecture.[3][4] It is said that the craftsmen and materials were brought from Italy.[5]
| Cathedral of St Joseph | |
|---|---|
 Front facade | |
  Cathedral of St Joseph Location of the cathedral in Uttar Pradesh | |
| 25.4575°N 81.8444°E | |
| Location | 32, Thornhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002 |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Dedication | St. Joseph |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Prayagraj |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Most. Rev. Raphy Manjaly |
| Bishop(s) | Vacant |
Gallery
Exterior views
St. Francis of Assisi statue in front
Rear of the Cathedral with bell tower
Parish house
Christmas manger, ca. Dec 2023
Interior views
Nave and main altar, ca. Dec 2023
Main altar with Christmas decoration, ca. Dec 2023
Right side altar
See also
- All Saints Cathedral
- List of churches in Prayagraj
References
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- "Diocese of Allahabad". dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- "Churches in Allahabad". allahabadinfo.com. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- "St. Joseph's Cathedral". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- "St. Joseph Cathedral". dentotourism.net. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
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