Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi
| Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi | |
|---|---|
Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Thoothukudi | |
| 8°47′58″N 78°09′23″E / 8.799444°N 78.156389°E | |
| Location | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | www.snowsbasilica.com |
| History | |
| Status | Basilica |
| Founded | 16th century |
| Dedication | St. Mary |
| Past bishop | Rev.Dr. Yvone Amburose |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Portuguese |
| Style | Portuguese |
| Administration | |
| District | Tuticorin |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai |
| Diocese | Tuticorin |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop | Most. Rev. Dr.Stephen Anthony. |
| Rector | Rev. Dr. Starwin T. |
| Assistant priest | Rev. Fr. Balan Prashath F. |
Basilica of Our Lady of Snows, Tuticorin, is a minor basilica located at Tuticorin. It is one of the Catholic pilgrimage centers in India dedicated to the Our Lady of Snows, a title given to Mother Mary. Even to this day, the Coastal People fondly call her Santa Maria Das Nevis(Senhora, Das Nevis), which means Our Lady of Snows in Portuguese. The shrine name refers to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The site is known for Portuguese architecture and Portuguese prayers and now it is recognised as a Tamil Nadu notable pilgrim site.