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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Prayagraj

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Cathedral of St Joseph
Front facade
Front facade
25°27′27″N 81°50′40″E / 25.4575°N 81.8444°E
Location 32, Thornhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002
Country India
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website www.dioceseofallahabad.org
History
Status Cathedral
Founded 1879
Dedication Saint Joseph
Architecture
Functional status Active
Administration
Diocese Diocese of Prayagraj
Clergy
Archbishop Most. Rev. Raphy Manjaly
Bishop Vacant

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]

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References

  1. Back to citation "St. Joseph's Cathedral". easternuptourism.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  2. Back to citation "Diocese of Allahabad". dioceseofallahabad.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  3. Back to citation "Churches in Allahabad". allahabadinfo.com. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  4. Back to citation "St. Joseph's Cathedral". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  5. Back to citation "St. Joseph Cathedral". dentotourism.net. Retrieved 11 September 2013.