Who built Santhome church?
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
| Santhome Church | |
|---|---|
| Architect(s) | Captain J.A. Power (current structure) |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1500 |
| Completed | 1523 (Current building 1896) |
What is the meaning of Santhome?
The word Santhome or San Thome is derived from Saint Thomas. The tradition is that he was martyred in AD 72 at St. Thomas Mount in the city, and was interred in Mylapore. Later a church was built over his supposed tomb and today is known as the San Thome Basilica.
How many churches are in Chennai?
Churches in Chennai:
| Armenian Church | Near High Court |
|---|---|
| Thomas Cathedral Basilica | Santhome High Road |
| Mary’s Church | Rajaji Salai |
| Andrew’s Church | Egmore |
| George’s Cathedral | Cathedral Road |
Where is St Thomas tomb?
San Thome Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, India
Cathedral of St. Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona, Italy
Thomas the Apostle/Place of burial
Who were living in the Santhome area?
Armenian and Portuguese traders were living in the San Thome area of what is now present-day Chennai before the arrival of the British in 1639.
Which is the oldest church of Chennai?
Santhome Church
Santhome Church is believed to be the oldest Church in Chennai, while there were a lot of churches built during the colonial empire.In 72 AD a small structure of building(church) was built to mark the tomb of Thomas the Apostle in the coast of Mylapore(presently Santhome, Chennai) , later on a big church was built in …
Do you need a passport to go to St. Thomas?
The USVI (U.S. Virgin Islands) are a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens do not need a passport to visit, and this applies to every island in the territory (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.)
Which Indian state is famous for old churches?
Churches and convents of Goa
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | Goa, India |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 234 |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
Which state in India has highest churches?
Largest Christian population in Kerala at 6.14 million (18.4% of state population), Majority in Nagaland at 87.9%, Mizoram at 87.2% and Meghalaya at 74.6%. Plurality in Manipur at 41.3% and Arunachal Pradesh at 31%.