The National Shrine of St.Thomas Basilica is built over the tomb of Apostle St.Thomas. St.Thomas one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ came to India in A.D.52, martyred in A.D.72 and was buried here in Mylapore.
There are only three basilicas built over the tomb of an apostle. St.Peter's at Rome and St.Jame's at Spain (Compestella, Santiago)Â are the other two.
There is an underground tomb chapel below the Basilica. His Holiness Pope John Paul II visited and prayed at this tomb on 5th February 1986.
St.Thomas who brought christianity to india is considered to be the Father of Indian Christianity.
Pilgrims and visitors from all over the world visit this shrine throught the year. The shrine is in the heart of the City of Chennai (old Madras) at a place called Mylapore.
Chennai ( old Madras) is the capital of southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is well connected by air, sea and land routes ( trains and buses). The climate is usually hot. April to June is the hottest season. From October to February the climate will be pleasant. Christmas and New Year season is the best time to visit Chennai.
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 New updates
Marriage preparation course will be conducted on February 14th, 21st and 28th 2010 sundays.
Church Choir page updated with photographs.
Free download of Digital edition of the books
A Saga of Fatih - Please click to download
In The Steps of St.Thomas - Please click to download
Latest issue of (January-March 2010) Voice of St.Thomas is released. Kindly support this publication ministry by subscribing for self and gifting subscription to your dear ones.
Sunday Readings -Â 14th February 2010
Sixth sunday in ordinary time. Jeremiah 17:5-8, 1 Corinthians  15:12, 16-20,   and Gospel of Luke 17:20-26.
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Our Lady of Mylapore, locally known as Mylai Matha, feast is celebrated in the month of December with great devotion. Second saturday is devoted to Mylai Matha devotion. Special prayers,procession, rosary and benediction in the evening.
A Saga of Faith
