Cathedral of reconciliation Travel Guide

A religious and architectural landmark in Kohima, Cathedral of Reconciliation is the main church of the bishop of the diocese of Kohima. The church's semi- circular building with a facade in line with traditional Naga house and modern architectural ideas describe in details the architectural brilliance of of the ancient era.Construct work of Cathedral of Reconciliation began in 1986 and the consecration of the same was done in 1991. the specially carved places for baptism, adoration and confession along with along with well designed galleries to accommodate as much as 4500 people, all showcases extraordinary appeal. Interestingly, the construction of the cathedral was funded by Japanese people who wanted to build a monument and dedicate the same to those Japanese soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the battle of Kohima during World War II.Certain interesting features of the church that every devotee or a leisure tourist must be a part of are:The uniquely designed transparent roof that lead to “Natural Light System” in the church,The towering crucifix measuring 16 ft high, also known to be the tallest wooden crucifix of Asia,The Naga cultural presentation, and The building, art and furniture modelled in traditional Naga style.As the church is centrally located in Kohima, it does not involve any toil to be a part of such a religious and architectural wonder.