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St. Anthony's Shrine is a Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The church is located at Kochchikade, Kotahena, Colombo 13, and is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. The church is designated a national shrine and minor basilica. A tiny piece of St. Anthony's tongue is preserved in a special reliquary, which is located in a glass case togeā€¦
St. Anthony's Shrine is a Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The church is located at Kochchikade, Kotahena, Colombo 13, and is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. The church is designated a national shrine and minor basilica. A tiny piece of St. Anthony's tongue is preserved in a special reliquary, which is located in a glass case together with a statue of the saint, at the entrance to the church.
  • Location: Kotahena, Colombo
  • Completed: 1828
  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • Denomination: Catholic Church
  • Sui iuris church: Latin Church
  • Functional status: Active
  • Groundbreaking: 1806
Data from: en.wikipedia.org