Santhome Church in Chennai also known as Santhome Cathedral Basilica and International Shrine of Saint Thomas Cathedral Basilica, sits on the tomb built over the mortal remains of one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Majestically rising 155 feet from the ground, with a nave measuring 112 feet by 33 feet, and a magnificent sanctuary measuring 62 feet by length and 33 feet by width, it is ado
rned with stained glass windows depicting the patron Saint Thomas and other Apostles. One can find inside the sanctuary a statue of St. Yet another attraction in the Basilica is an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother, in front of which the other great apostle of India, St. Francis Xavier, used to pray. Currently there are two new structures one being the Tomb Chapel below the Basilica and the other a Museum-cum-Theatre. Exclusive films on the Patron saint Thomas and the church are screened twice daily for local and foreign pilgrims. The new underground chapel has a separate access from outside the church structure, allowing pilgrims and tourists to visit or pray at the tomb without disturbing the sacred functions in the church. Eucharistic celebrations happen everyday at the fully air-conditioned tomb chapel. In these pages you will get to know more and more about St. Thomas, his mission, miracles, latest news and events related to the church, job postings, mass timings, priests, ceremonies and celebrations. You can look forward to some discussions on red hot topics also. So what are you waiting for? read, comment, Like, Share, tag and get ready to be among the handful to know the most about this church built on the tomb of a disciple of Jesus, son of God himself.
