Church of Shantir Rani | |
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Country | India |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 1939 |
Dedication | Blessed Virgin Mary |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish Church |
Administration | |
Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Agartala |
Parish | Shantir Rani Parish |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Lumen Monteiro |
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