Our Lady of Good Health Church, Pattumala

Pattumala Matha Church (Malayalam: പട്ടുമല മാതാ തീർത്ഥാടന കേന്ദ്രം, Tamil: பட்டுமலை மாதா புனித ஆலயம்) is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite pilgrim shrine in Kerala dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health.[1] It is served by the Congregation of the Missionary Brothers of Saint Francis of Assisi (CMSF). Architect J.P Bright, Thiruvananthapuram, is the designer of this church. The church is built entirely of granite and situated in the midst of tea plantations. The name Pattumala means "Hill Draped in Silk." It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Peermade and 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Thekkady.

Pattumala Matha Pilgrim Shrine (Our Lady of Health Church, Pattumala)
Pattumala Matha Pilgrim Shrine
Pattumala Matha Pilgrim Shrine
Pattumala Matha Pilgrim Shrine (Our Lady of Health Church, Pattumala)
9.5790238°N 77.0344959°E / 9.5790238; 77.0344959
LocationPattumala
CountryIndia
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.pattumalamatha.com
History
Cult(s) presentOur Lady of Health
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)J.P Bright
Architectural typeGothic
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Verapoly
DioceseDiocese of Vijayapuram
DistrictIdukki
Clergy
Bishop(s)Sebastian Thekethecheril

References

  1. "Pattumala Matha Shrine: Official website". Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.


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