A special cover was released as part 0f the 450th year celebration of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral on 18th November 2018 at Mangaluru.
The Portuguese landed at Bengare, Mangaluru in 1568 AD. They built Fort St.Sebastio and also a chapel in it, later it came to be known as "Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church". The 17th Century Royal emblem of the King of Portuguese marking thier landing in Mangaluru is now seen at the entrance of the Cathedral. On April 16, 1850, the church was raised to the status of a Cathedral. Fr, Henry T Buzzoni S.J. Parish priest and Sr. Divo S.J completed the present day magnificent ediffice in 1915.
Cover Code: KTK/87/2018
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