St. Antony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Kaloor

Kochi, Kerala

St. Antony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, located in Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, is one of the world's largest pilgrimage centers dedicated to Saint Anthony, second in popularity only to Padua. The shrine belongs to the Archdiocese of Verapoly and operates under the pastoral care of the Metropolitan Archbishop. Its mother church is St. Francis Xavier's Parish Church in Kathrikkadavu, Kaloor. The shrine serves as a spiritual destination where visitors participate in various religious practices including Holy Mass, Eucharistic adoration, garlanding of St. Antony, vesting with the saint's habit, and ritual food offerings. The site facilitates prayer requests, donations, and live telecasting of liturgy on Tuesdays.

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