Church of the Holy Cross, formerly known as Bidrem church, is situated at Hosabettu in
Moodbidri of
Udupi District. The existence of the church is dated back to 1798. After 1798, it came to be known as Hospet church.
This was the only church that escaped the drive for the demolition of churches by Tipu Sultan. The present day church, built in Cruciform and gothic in style, was completed in 1909. Currently there are seven parish wards existing under the church.
Hosabettu is about 6 km from Moodbidri and 41 km north-east of Mangalore.
