St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad

St. Joseph's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad, in Prayagraj, 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]

Not to be confused with other St. Joseph's Cathedrals.

Cathedral of St Joseph
Cathedral of St Joseph
Location of the cathedral in Uttar Pradesh
25.4575°N 81.8444°E / 25.4575; 81.8444
Location32, Thomhill Road, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211 002
CountryIndia
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.dioceseofallahabad.org
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1879 (1879)
DedicationSt. Joseph
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Allahabad
Clergy
ArchbishopMost. Rev. Raphy Manjaly
Bishop(s)Vacant

See also

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