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St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte

Coordinates: 7°43′19.8″N 80°35′03.6″E / 7.722167°N 80.584333°E / 7.722167; 80.584333
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St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte
Religion
AffiliationCatholic Church
StatusActive
Location
LocationWahacotte, Matale, Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates7°43′19.8″N 80°35′03.6″E / 7.722167°N 80.584333°E / 7.722167; 80.584333
Architecture
TypeCathedral
StyleBaroque Revival
Direction of façadeSouthwest

The St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte[1] is the cathedral church of the 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.[2] The Benedictine mission is attached to the church.

References

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  1. ^ St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahacotte at the Wayback Machine (archived 2012-11-17)
  2. ^ "Kandy, Adisham, Wahakotte Mission". The Benedictine mission. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
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