Building Name: | St. Anthony's Church |
Location: | Wahacotte, Matale, Sri Lanka |
Religious Affiliation: | Catholic Church |
Tradition: | Latin Church |
Geo: | 7.7222°N 80.5843°W |
Functional Status: | Active |
Architecture: | yes |
Architecture Type: | Cathedral |
Architecture Style: | Baroque Revival |
Facade Direction: | Southwest |
Specifications: | no |
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 32km (20miles) 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.