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In the whole world, there are only three churches built over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus Christ - the Basilica of Saint Peter built over the tomb of St.Peter in Rome, Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St.James in Spain and Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas built over the tomb of St.Thomas. Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas is in Chennai, India.

Sand from the
Tomb on
Credit Card
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Mylai Matha image brought and venerated by St.Francis Xaviour...
 
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At ground level, there is a small MUSEUM with exhibits concerning St. Thomas and the history of Santhome. Each exhibit is a accompanied by an explanatory plaque.