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San Thomas Church, officially known as St Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in India, at the Santhome neighbourhood of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu. The present structure dates back to 1523 AD, when it was built by the Portuguese over the tomb of Thomas the Apostle. [3]
St. Thomas Syrian Catholic Church 2017 St. Thomas Mount, Guindy Syrian Catholic Church The church is constructed in its original Oriental Architecture . The pilgrimage center houses a host of Glass paintings which upholds the legacy of the Syrian Christians . Constructed in the foot holds of St. Thomas Mount, The place of Martyrdom of St.Thomas ...
Later on the church became Basilica and National Shrine of India. And also referred to be "International Shrine". It is a very important church in the world and most visited site in Chennai. Now it is known as "National Shrine of St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica" or "Santhome Church" built over the holy tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle. The glory ...
The church is considered an exact replica of St Clement Danes at London. [1] St. Thomas Garrison Church was modelled on contemporary churches like St. George's Cathedral, Chennai. It is located in the foothills of St. Thomas Mount and is named after St. Thomas, one of the Twelve apostles who resided at the place during his final years. It is ...
Santhome church. San Thome Church, officially known as St Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and the Seat of power of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore in India, at the Santhome neighbourhood of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu.
Saint Antony's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Noothenchery is the cathedral of The Diocese of Hosur. [4] The Eparchy of Hosur encompasses the northern region of Tamil Nadu, hosting approximately 50,000 Syro-Malabar faithful in Chennai and an additional 15,000 in nearby cities such as Chengalpattu Dharmapuri, Vellore, and Pondicherry. This ...
In 1838, St. Thomas Church, Thoothoor and other adjacent coastal churches from Pallithura to Erayumanthurai were brought under the Diocese of Varapuzha. This unification brought the Padroado–Propaganda dispute to a crucial stage. Ultimately, St. Thomas Church, Thoothoor was brought under the Diocese of Cochin with its revival in 1850. [1]
Pages in category "Roman Catholic churches in Tamil Nadu" ... St. Antony's Church, Chemmanvilai ... St. Therese of Infant Jesus Church, Kandanvilai; St. Thomas ...