San Thome Church or St. Thomas Cathedral of Chennai, India. 16th Century Church.

[GeorgeEPremkumar]

San Thoma Church also know as St. Thomas Cathedral.

Locally known as SANTHOME CHURCH.

Location:  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Historical Details:  It is National Shrine of Saint Thomas, Roman Catholic Basilica in Santhome, Chennai.

It was built in 16th Century by Portuguese Explorers over the 

tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the

twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.

Those who are interested to know more about this Church and the history can check in Google

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

Santhome Cathedral, Chennai India.

[davidhyno]

What  a beautiful church @GeorgeEPremkumar !

Amazing the fact that it is painted white both inside and out, makes it very original and at the same light! (here in Italy the historical churches were not painted but leaves with the exposed stones used for their construction).

"It was built in 16th Century by Portuguese Explorers over the tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ."

Very interesting this historical fact that makes this church very important!

Thanks for sharing with us!

Bye,

David

[shantanu-kaizen]

Hello@GeorgeEPremkumar

Extremely beautiful monument, you have captured it nicely. Its a really nice place also.

I had been there shortwhile ago.

Thanks for your presentation.

Best wishes.

[GeorgeEPremkumar]

@davidhyno  Thanks I loved the white structure. And visited in the morning after spending long time in Marina Beach (left at 430am to get Sunrise shot..30km distance)

In the morning it was not crowded and it was quite peaceful, during the day and in the evening it's crowded.

I missed to visit the tomb. It was just symbolic one. I heard the story, Thomas (as per Syrian Christian tradtion, the early Christians of India)

He was allegedly killed at St. Thomas mount in Chennai in 72AD.

The small hill is named after him.

Thanks and regards

[GeorgeEPremkumar]

@shantanu-kaizen Thanks

Nice to note you also visited the Church.

During my next visit to Chennai, will spend more time.

Regards