St Ignatius Church Puthenthope | |
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8°34′23″N 76°50′12″E / 8.57306°N 76.83667°ECoordinates: 8°34′23″N 76°50′12″E / 8.57306°N 76.83667°E | |
Denomination | Latin Catholic |
History | |
Founder(s) | Society of Jesus |
Dedication | Ignatius of Loyola |
Architecture | |
Status | Church |
Functional status | Active |
St Ignatius Church Puthenthope is a Catholic church located in the Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The church is the center of all religious and social activities. The present church was built in 1989. The foundation stone was blessed by Pope John Paul II during his visit to India in 1986. The church is the replica of St.Joseph's Cathedral, Palayam. A grotto of Mary is also built in front of the church and the statue of Mary in the grotto was brought from Lourde by a native of Puthenthope. A parochial house, which shows the typical architecture of Kerala is also situated nearby the church. St.Ignatius Parish community hall is another building situated along with the church in the junction of Puthenthope.