Infant Jesus Cathedral

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• A vestige of the Portuguese rule of Kollam, established in 1614.
• The Infant Jesus Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic church established by Portuguese during 1614, situated at Tangasseri in the city of Quilon (Kollam), India.
• It is now the cathedral i.e the Seat of the Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon, the ancient and first catholic diocese of India.
• The Church remains as a memento of the Portuguese rule of old Quilon city.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Website: http://www.infantjesuscathedraltangasseri.com

History

• •The history of Infant Jesus Cathedral dates back to 1503 when Tangasseri came under the control of the Portuguese.
• •The Portuguese who came to Quilon in 1503 led by Afonso de Albuquerque made Tangasseri a well fortified city by building a fort, which was called Fortaleza da São Tomé (known as St.
• •Thomas Fort).
• •Saint Francis Xavier established a church, a college, a printing press, and a religious study centre at Tangasseri during his visits in 1544 and 1549.
• •In 1614, the Portuguese established the Infant Jesus church in its present location.

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