BIBLE TOWER
The Bible Tower, situated
in Thrissur, Kerala is the tallest church tower in Asia. It can be
seen from anywhere in the Thrissur town. The tower, which is about 260 feet
tall, was inaugurated on January 7, 2007. His Excellency Most Reverend Dr Pedro
Lopez Quintana dedicated the Bible tower for World Peace.
The foundation stone of the
Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours was laid on 21 December 1929, by Mar
Francis Vazhappilly, the Late Bishop of Thrissur. Another bell tower in the
back of the church reaches 79.248 meters (260 feet). Renowned artists of the
whole India have contributed their works in the Bible Tower. It is the first
known Christian art gallery in Kerala.
A passenger lift is available up
to 48.768 meters (160 feet), where a viewers' platform has been made to
accommodate up to 250 people. The viewers have to climb the steps from there to
the top of the tower, has facilities for viewing the city over an area of 18
kilometers. The building has been certified as earthquake-proof by officials of
the Geology Department of India
Bible
Tower is well known for its height, it stands in 260 feet height and the
highest church tower in India , the wooden door is in scripted with Bible words
which revels the whole life of Jesus and the life of the Early Church in
different materials. The infancy of Jesus is represented in Wooden Carvings.
The healing of the sick is depicted in Stain Glass. The miracles of Jesus is
represented in Brass Etching is shown There is an Oil Painting which
tells The passion of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is depicted in bright
Canvas, and mural paintings on the life of St. Thomas
Working Hours:
10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday
to Friday)
10 am to 7.30 pm
(Saturday and Sunday)
Monday Holiday
Lunch Break 1.00 to
2.00 pm
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