Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Jashpur
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary is located in Kunkuri town in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh state of India.[1] This Cathedral was founded in 1962 in the period of Late Rev. Bishop Stanislas Tigga. Fr. J.M Karsi drew its map. Br. Joseph Toppo started its construction. After his death Fr. Manustain S.J completed its construction in the period of Late Rev. Bishop Francis Ekka. It was Inaugurated on 27 October 1979.[2]
| Our Lady of the Rosary | |
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| Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary | |
  Our Lady of the Rosary Location of the cathedral in Chhattisgarh  Our Lady of the Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary (India) | |
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| Location | Kunkuri, Jashpur, Chhattisgarh |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Dedication | Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Completed | 27 October 1979 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Jashpur |
The Catholic cathedral at Kunkuri is the biggest church in the state. This tribal run church in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, is India's largest in terms of seating capacity.[3]
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary is under the jurisdiction of Roman Catholic Diocese of Jashpur
References
- "Asia's 2nd largest church". Times of India. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- "Jashpur district website Tourist places". Archived from the original on 19 November 2016.
- "Pradesh 18 News". Retrieved 21 October 2016.
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