San Thome Cathedral
Chennai, India
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- Height
- 155′
- Type
- Basilica in Chennai, India
Visitor information
- Address: 38, Santhome High Rd, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
- Phone: +91 44 2498 5455
- Official website: http://www.santhomechurch.org/
People also ask
What is the significance of the San Thome Basilica?
San Thome Basilica stands as a beacon of spiritual significance to India, dedicated to St. Thomas, its Patron Saint. Notably, it is one of only three churches worldwide built over apostle tombs alongside Rome's St Peter's Basilica and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
What is the history of cathedral church Chennai?
The CSI Cathedral Church at Cathedral Road, Madras, inaugurated in 1947. Earlier, it had been built in 1835 and was the Cathedral of the Church of England and later the Cathedral of the Anglican Church. After the nation's Independence, the Church of South India inaugurated its Cathedral, over here.
Which disciple is buried in Chennai?
According to Syrian Christian tradition, Thomas was killed with a spear at St. Thomas Mount in Chennai on 3 July 72 AD, and his body was interred in Mylapore. Latin Church tradition holds 21 December as his date of death.