St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte
Roman Catholic cathedral in Wahakotte, Sri Lanka
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The St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte[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.
StatusActive
Coordinates7°43′19.8″N 80°35′03.6″E
| St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Wahacotte, Matale, Sri Lanka |
 Interactive map of St. Anthony's Shrine, Wahakotte | |
| Coordinates | 7°43′19.8″N 80°35′03.6″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Cathedral |
| Style | Baroque Revival |
Direction of façade | Southwest |
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.
