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==History== |
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The origins of Holy Redeemer Church go back to the early decades of the 17th century when Jesuit missionaries began spreading Christianity through the [[Madurai|Madurai Mission]]. The first conversions occurred in the area known as [[Tiruchirappalli]], also called [[Trichy]], in 1616. The missionaries eventually got support from the Hindu Naicker rulers of Madurai. Among the many Jesuit missionaries who worked in the Madurai Mission the names of [[Robert de Nobili]] and [[Constanzo Beschi]] are noteworthy. |
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The [[Basilica]] was created in the British Period but controlled by the [[Dewan|Diwan]] of the Kanjamalai Mudaliyar area. In 1846, the church was built under the auspices of the Melaputhur Church. When completed in 1881, it was the largest church building on the continent.<ref>http://holyredeemersbasilica.org/index.htm</ref> |
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While Trichy was still a mission station of Madurai Mission several Christian communities were established in Palakkarai, Dharmanathapuram and Varaganeri. Even before the construction of Holy Redeemer Church there were some 7500 Christians in the area. They worshipped at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trichy, rather than at Our Lady of Sorrows because the latter was under the administration of [[Portuguese padroado]]. |
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This area is well known for its three Roman Catholic churches.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thiruvengadam|first= |title= Trichy|url=http://thiruvengadam1209.blogspot.com/2009/04/trichy.html |accessdate=19 September 2013}}</ref> |
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Realizing the need for the Christians of Palakkarai to have a church of their own, Bishop Alexis Canoz, S.J., laid the foundation for a new church on February 9, 1880. The church of Most Holy Redeemer was consecrated on June 29, 1881 by the Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry, Msgr. François-Jean-Marie Laouënan, M.E.P. |
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[[Pope Benedict XVI]] raised this church to the status of Basilica in 2006.<ref>http://holyredeemersbasilica.org/index.htm</ref> |
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The land for the construction of the church was a gift from the local ruler Diwan Kanjamalai Mudaliar. |
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==Art and architecture== |
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==Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help== |
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In 1957, the novena devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help was introduced by the parish priest, Rev. A. Thomas, after a parish mission conducted by the Redemptorist priest Rev. Francis. The devotion has continued till the present as hundreds of devotees, Christian and non-Christian, gather to pray on Wednesdays. |
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The Sagayamatha Basilica was a roofed hall erected for transacting business and disposing of legal matters. Such buildings usually contained interior colonnades that divided the space; giving aisles or spaces at one or both sides; with an [[apse]] at one end where the Magistrates sat, often on a slightly raised dais. |
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==Minor Basilica== |
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The oldest known basilica, Sagayamatha, was built in Trichy in 184 BC by [[Cato the Elder]] during the time he was Censor. |
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Pope Benedict XVI raised the church of the Most Holy Redeemer to the dignity of a minor basilica on October 12, 2006. The request for the elevation of the church to a basilica was presented to the Vatican by the Bishop of Trichy, Most Rev. Antony Devotta while Rev. A. Gabriel was the parish priest.<ref>[http://holyredeemersbasilica.org/index.htm basilica status]</ref> |
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Facing the Cathedral is the bishop's seat, or the central church of the diocese. Beside the Cathedral there is a house for a parish priest. From the deed side we can see the where the diocese is situated. There is a stage on the north side of the cathedral which is used for functions and dramas. |
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The Pope was informed that [[Holy Redeemers Church]] in [[Palakkarai]] celebrated the 125th anniversary of its establishment and consecration. |
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[[Maundy Thursday]], a celebration observed by the washing of congregation member's feet, was observed in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|last=Selvan |first=Dennis |title= Maundy Thursday celebrated in Trichy with prayer, solemnity|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-06/madurai/31299795_1_parish-priest-prayer-eucharist |accessdate=19 September 2013}}</ref> |
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==Bishops of Tiruchirapalli Diocese == |
==Bishops of Tiruchirapalli Diocese == |
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*Bishop Alex Canoz 1846–1888 |
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*Bishop Alexis Canoz, S.J. 1846–1888 |
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*Bishop |
*Bishop John Barthe, S.J. 1888–1913 |
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*Bishop Ange-August Faisandier, S.J. 1913–1936 |
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*Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. 1936–1938 |
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*Bishop James Mendonça 1938–1970 |
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*Bishop Thomas Fernando 1971–1990 |
*Bishop Thomas Fernando 1971–1990 |
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*Bishop Lawrence |
*Bishop Lawrence Gabriel 1990–1997 |
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*Vincent Mathias (administrator) 1997–1999 |
*Msgr. Vincent Mathias (administrator) 1997–1999 |
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*Bishop Peter |
*Bishop Peter Fernando 2000–2001 |
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*Bishop Anthony |
*Bishop Anthony Devotta 2001-Today |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 07:10, 22 November 2013
| Basilica of the Most Holy Redeemer | |
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| உலக இரட்சகர் பெருங்கோவில், திருச்சி | |
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| 10°48′37″N 78°41′53″E / 10.8103°N 78.6980°E | |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://holyredeemersbasilica.org/index.htm |
| History | |
| Status | Minor Basilica |
| Founded | February 9, 1880 |
| Consecrated | June 29, 1881 |
| Cult(s) present | Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active |
| Designated | October 12, 2006 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Tiruchirapalli |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Antony Devotta |
| Rector | S. Louis Britto |
| Priest(s) | S. Louis Britto |
The Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirapalli is one of the five Roman Catholic minor basilicas in the southern State of Tamil Nadu, India.
History
The origins of Holy Redeemer Church go back to the early decades of the 17th century when Jesuit missionaries began spreading Christianity through the Madurai Mission. The first conversions occurred in the area known as Tiruchirappalli, also called Trichy, in 1616. The missionaries eventually got support from the Hindu Naicker rulers of Madurai. Among the many Jesuit missionaries who worked in the Madurai Mission the names of Robert de Nobili and Constanzo Beschi are noteworthy.
While Trichy was still a mission station of Madurai Mission several Christian communities were established in Palakkarai, Dharmanathapuram and Varaganeri. Even before the construction of Holy Redeemer Church there were some 7500 Christians in the area. They worshipped at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trichy, rather than at Our Lady of Sorrows because the latter was under the administration of Portuguese padroado.
Realizing the need for the Christians of Palakkarai to have a church of their own, Bishop Alexis Canoz, S.J., laid the foundation for a new church on February 9, 1880. The church of Most Holy Redeemer was consecrated on June 29, 1881 by the Vicar Apostolic of Pondicherry, Msgr. François-Jean-Marie Laouënan, M.E.P.
The land for the construction of the church was a gift from the local ruler Diwan Kanjamalai Mudaliar.
Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
In 1957, the novena devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help was introduced by the parish priest, Rev. A. Thomas, after a parish mission conducted by the Redemptorist priest Rev. Francis. The devotion has continued till the present as hundreds of devotees, Christian and non-Christian, gather to pray on Wednesdays.
Minor Basilica
Pope Benedict XVI raised the church of the Most Holy Redeemer to the dignity of a minor basilica on October 12, 2006. The request for the elevation of the church to a basilica was presented to the Vatican by the Bishop of Trichy, Most Rev. Antony Devotta while Rev. A. Gabriel was the parish priest.[1]
Art and architecture
The inner walls of this church are adorned with oil paintings of the saints and scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
Bishops of Tiruchirapalli Diocese
- Bishop Alexis Canoz, S.J. 1846–1888
- Bishop John Barthe, S.J. 1888–1913
- Bishop Ange-August Faisandier, S.J. 1913–1936
- Bishop John Peter Leonard, S.J. 1936–1938
- Bishop James Mendonça 1938–1970
- Bishop Thomas Fernando 1971–1990
- Bishop Lawrence Gabriel 1990–1997
- Msgr. Vincent Mathias (administrator) 1997–1999
- Bishop Peter Fernando 2000–2001
- Bishop Anthony Devotta 2001-Today
See also
