San Thome Basilica, Minor basilica in Santhome, Chennai, India
A neo-Gothic cathedral rising 41 meters with twin spires, stained glass windows, and detailed marble work throughout its white interior structure.
Portuguese explorers constructed the initial church in 1523 over the tomb of Thomas the Apostle, who brought Christianity to India between 52 and 72 CE.
The basilica holds regular worship services, religious ceremonies, and monthly feasts dedicated to the Mylai Matha statue, brought from Lisbon in 1523.
The cathedral maintains regular visiting hours and includes a museum displaying artifacts related to Saint Thomas, including claimed relics of his martyrdom.
This structure stands among three churches worldwide built over apostle burial sites, alongside Saint Peter's Basilica and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
Location: Chennai
Inception: 1893
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Gothic architecture
Website: http://thesanthomechurch.com
GPS coordinates: 13.03360,80.27783
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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