2012-03-29 17:01:42

Award in honor of Indian bishop


March 29, 2012: Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours in Thrissur in the South Indian state of Kerla, known to be the tallest church in Asia, has constituted an all-India award for outstanding contribution in the field of the history of Christianity in India.

The award comprises 25,000 rupees equivalent to US$ 500 and a citation. The candidate for the award would be selected by an experts’ panel. The award will be presented at the commemorative function on the 70th death anniversary of Bishop Francil Vazhappilly in May this year.

Bishop Vazhappilly was the first Bishop of Thrissur Diocese and also the founder of the Basilica, which is famous for its Gothic style architecture.








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