Details about the Cathedral
The Santa Cruz Basilica is a cathedral in Kochi, India. The cathedral was built in 1506, and is dedicated to the Holy Cross. The Santa Cruz Basilica is a notable example of Kerala architecture, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
History of Santa Cruz Basilica
The Santa Cruz Basilica in Kochi, Kerala, India is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The church is dedicated to the Holy Cross, and is the oldest church in India still in use by the Roman Catholic Church.
Architecture of Santa Cruz Basilica
The Santa Cruz Basilica is a 16th century church located in Kochi, India. The church is built in the Gothic style, and features a large, pointed arch window and a spire.
Mass Timings
There is no particular Mass timings for Kochi. However, the regular Mass timings in most of the Catholic churches in Kochi are as follows: Weekdays: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm Sundays and Holidays: 6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm
How To Reach Santa Cruz Basilica
The Santa Cruz Basilica is located in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala in India. Kochi is well connected by road, rail and air to all major cities in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica is located about 3 km from the Ernakulam Junction railway station and about 20 km from the Cochin International Airport.