Cathedral of the Holy Name
Cathedral of the Holy Name
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Vikas Singh
Ghaziabad, India4,061 contributions
Dec 2019
This Roman Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Bombay and headquarters of the Archdiocese of Bombay. Opened for worship on 15th Jan, 1905, this Gothic church was designed by Walter Ashridge Chamber of Gosling Chambers and Fritchley. The magnificent glass stained windows behind the altar were imported from Munich. The frescoes on the ceiling depicting scenes from the old and new testament were painted by Brother A. Moscheni SJ.
Photography is allowed.
Photography is allowed.
Written 28 December 2019
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MM0130
Chicago, IL363 contributions
Nov 2018
I attended mass at Cathedral of the Holy Name on a Sunday evening. This is a nice cathedral and the mass was nice.
Written 26 September 2019
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,564 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This part of Mumbai is teeming with beautiful historical buildings in various states of repair. The street on which the church is located is a leafy avenue with many fine old buildings.
The church itself fits right in. It is a well-maintained structure despite being over 200 years old. The highlight is the interior, especially its stained glass window and frescoed ceilings. However, a short visit will probably suffice.
The church itself fits right in. It is a well-maintained structure despite being over 200 years old. The highlight is the interior, especially its stained glass window and frescoed ceilings. However, a short visit will probably suffice.
Written 19 April 2019
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Skaramoosh
Edmonton, Canada3,959 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
We stopped at this Cathedral on our way from Sassoon Docks. Very beautiful architecture.
It's not a must-see/do but definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighbourhood.
Recommended!
It's not a must-see/do but definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighbourhood.
Recommended!
Written 19 March 2019
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MANCHIMASTER
Mumbai, India833 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Holy name Cathedral is a very big church in south mumbai under the Arch Bishop of Mumbai. One can visit it in the morning and evenings
Written 15 January 2019
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LOYSON L
Mumbai, India269 contributions
Aug 2018
In the busy Mumbai city sandwiched between Nariman point and the Gateway of India there is a quiet and silent road called Woodhouse road (named after PG woodhouse relation). In that road is quiet silent but imposing Church called the Cathedral of the Holy Name . It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of Bombay .It Is more than 100 years old. One of the most beautiful churches in western India. Its Frescoes on the ceiling of the Cathedral is very lively. In fact your neck pains, because there is so much to see. It window panes are beautifully stained glass.
Their stations of the cross photographs around the church are hand painted and are priceless. Every interior part of the church is hand painted. It is clean and well maintained
Its white marble altar with its decorative design is really an artist delight. On the side of the pillar are the statues of different saints... its spiral steps to the choir loft is indeed beautiful.
It is known for its frescoes, pipe organ, a large gold embroidered stole gifted by Pope John XXIII, and another by Pope Pius XII containing the red hat given to Cardinal Valerian Gracias, and a bell gifted by Pope Paul VI during the 38th International Eucharistic Congress held in Mumbai in 1964.
It is one of the two more known cathedrals in the city, the other being the older, Anglican, Cathedral of St. Thomas the Apostle..
If it all one visit Mumbai, then this church is a must see along with the gateway of India.
It is one of the few churches in India where there is a daily afternoon mass at 1.15 pm mostly for the office goers of that area (colaba to nariman point)
Their stations of the cross photographs around the church are hand painted and are priceless. Every interior part of the church is hand painted. It is clean and well maintained
Its white marble altar with its decorative design is really an artist delight. On the side of the pillar are the statues of different saints... its spiral steps to the choir loft is indeed beautiful.
It is known for its frescoes, pipe organ, a large gold embroidered stole gifted by Pope John XXIII, and another by Pope Pius XII containing the red hat given to Cardinal Valerian Gracias, and a bell gifted by Pope Paul VI during the 38th International Eucharistic Congress held in Mumbai in 1964.
It is one of the two more known cathedrals in the city, the other being the older, Anglican, Cathedral of St. Thomas the Apostle..
If it all one visit Mumbai, then this church is a must see along with the gateway of India.
It is one of the few churches in India where there is a daily afternoon mass at 1.15 pm mostly for the office goers of that area (colaba to nariman point)
Written 30 August 2018
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David D
Devon, UK20,415 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Tuesday morning 6th March and we visited this small but beautiful Cathedral which is tucked away in a side street off Colaba Causeway.
Inside is so peaceful and tranquil and beautiful with the colourful paintings on the walls and ceiling and ornate archways. It was good to sit for a few moments with ones thoughts away from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside.
At the rear of the Cathedral is a small balcony with a spiral staircase leading up to it.
The altar is very ornate with a carved marble structure housing a number of statues, with the colourful stained glass windows behind it.
Inside is so peaceful and tranquil and beautiful with the colourful paintings on the walls and ceiling and ornate archways. It was good to sit for a few moments with ones thoughts away from the hustle and bustle of the streets outside.
At the rear of the Cathedral is a small balcony with a spiral staircase leading up to it.
The altar is very ornate with a carved marble structure housing a number of statues, with the colourful stained glass windows behind it.
Written 6 March 2018
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somam
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India402 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Went for midnight mass on christmas. The service was beautiful with a melodious choir. The church has beuiful prayer hall and a serene ambience.
Written 26 December 2017
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cool_satchmo
Mumbai, India1,163 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
The cathedral is the main church for the Roman Catholics residing in Mumbai since the cardinal is based here. The interior of the church is very beautiful both in terms of paintings and stained glass windows and it is also well maintained. The church structure is also spectacular. Worth visiting if you are in the Colaba area of Mumbai
Written 13 November 2017
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Shineeeyyy
Mumbai, India9 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
A very old and beautiful church in Colaba. Attended Sunday mass. Lots of beautiful paintings are on the ceiling depicting various scenes from the bible . Its very difficult to take your eyes off the paintings n finally you stop once your neck starts paining due to looking up for a long time. Beautiful statues are also there.
Written 31 March 2017
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