A crucifix stands in front of the St Stephen's Catholic Church in rural Karnataka, India.

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A crucifix stands in front of the St Stephen's Catholic Church in rural Karnataka, India. The stunning design of the modern Catholic church encompasses the form of Jesus Christ. It is part of the Kottayam Archdiocese, though it is located between Bangalore and Mangalore.

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Western Ghats, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Stuart Forster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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