san thome church

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  bishwaksen

  This is a historic spot. Below the church lies the tomb of Saint Didiymus Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Its said to be one of only 3 places in the world with a genuine tomb of an apostle - the others being Santiago de Compostela in Spain and Saint Peters in Vatican. You have to take off your shoes to enter the tomb. The whole complex is quite a peaceful and clean place. The museum, though small, has some interesting pieces and relics. The current church is built at the site of an old church built in the 16th century.The church has some nice stained glass work. There is a small chamber dedicated to mother Mary on one side. There is a massive pole with a cross near the front.

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  SamiAhmad

  This church is awesome. U feel so relaxed and calm here that is so soothing..I liked the way the church is being maintained and it is brilliant place to find some peace.

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  JustCo2014

  Its an international shrine where it places the remains of St.Thomas,apostle of Jesus.Likewise there are only 3 in the world.One is St.Peter's tomb in Rome another in Spain for St.James and this is the third one,so quite special.

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  subhasreer

  It is really worth visiting while a traveller visits chennai.It is lovely and well maintained.Inside down the steps,the tomb of Apostle St.Thomas is there.The compound is nearby to marina beach,chennai on santhome road,ch-4.We liked the basilica very much.

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  krishna800

  Very old beautiful Church situated very close to kathipada junction near Guindy airport road.Church is locating on the Mountain connected through good road.Can climb through car also. Very beautiful sight seen. Airport seen is superb.

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  rajaastha

  I visited church in the morning when morning mass (malayalam) was going on .I loved to visit this church again as it got a very silent place to prayer.better to visit the church in the weekdays as rush will be less.

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  rodn87

  Don't miss the museum. It is behind the main church which is spectacular. The museum also has a small sanctuary with a lot of St. Thomas memories in it. Check your shoes for safety when entering (free).

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  shajiMumbai

  The National Shrine of St.Thomas Basilica is built over the tomb of Apostle St.Thomas. Among 3 churches in the world which is build over a tomb of Jesus Christ Apostle.

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  ExplorerM_13

  One of the most beautiful Cathedrals in India, a vibrant parish with lively parishioners. The entire facade and compound is well maintained and caters to the diverse linguistic community of Chennai.

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  louisageary

  For all you relic hunters, here is a two for the price of one.The underground chapel contains a bone fragment of St Thomas in a fine reliquary while the museum holds the head of the spear that killed the saint in a similarly fine display.All within the icing sugar spired church, what more could you ask for?