Rite Latin Rite Architectural type Church Address Wahakotte, Sri Lanka Affiliation Catholic Church | Status Active Direction of façade Southwest Phone +94 77 599 7130 | |
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Location Wahacotte, Matale, Sri Lanka Architectural style Baroque Revival architecture Similar Wasgamuwa National Park, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Ridiyagama Safari Park, National Zoological Gardens, Naguleswaram temple | ||
The St. Anthony's Church or St. Anthony's Shrine is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy in Wahacotte. The church is located in Wahacotte, in the north of Matale District, about 32 km (20 mi) from Matale and is dedicated to Saint Anthony.
The church is one of the most sacred pilgrim places for Catholics in Sri Lanka and a national shrine. The Benedictine mission is attached to the church.
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St. Anthony's Church, Wahakotte Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA