St. Anthony's Church, Wahakotte
Catholic cathedral in Sri Lanka
7°43′19.8″N 80°35′03.6″E / 7.722167°N 80.584333°E / 7.722167; 80.584333
The St. Anthony's Church or St. Anthony's Shrine[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
- ^ "St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahacotte". Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ "Kandy, Adisham, Wahakotte Mission". The Benedictine mission. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
External links
- Wahakotte St. Anthony's Church annual feast
- Historical Wahakotte church
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Churches in Sri Lanka 
- Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
- St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
- Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu
- Shrine of Our Lady of Matara
- St. Anthony's Church, Wahakotte
