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- Eileen108Mount Shasta, CA3,960 contributionsBeautiful church with a separate chapel where the burial and the relics of St. Thomas are kept. Peaceful place for contemplation. This is a must destination when visiting Chennai!Written 23 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Explore13639Alstonville, Australia6 contributionsEntrance from typically hot, busy & chaotic Chennai street. Into a cool & quiet oasis set back in time. Enjoyed the serenity and sense of history.Written 6 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HonisoiquimalypenseDerby, UK1,355 contributionsThis is a large white edifice that houses the remains of St Thomas. Inside is interesting, the wooden roof, stained glass windows, the painted stations of the cross and a statue of Christ with peacocks at his feet (Shiva?).
Downstairs is the tomb of St Thomas but as there was a service on, we didn’t get a great view of it. Definitely worth a visit. On the wall are religious posters and in one, I am sure Jesus was modelled on Elvis!Written 6 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DwightcrChapin, SC1,020 contributionsSt. Mary's Church is located within the grounds of Fort St George. The church is the oldest the oldest British building in India. It's plain inside but ozzes history.Written 4 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Niya1315Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,063 contributionsThis church has a very tall building, which is visible from a distance too. This church is at a walking distance from Egmore Railway Station. The area of this church is quite big. The environment is very soothing here.Written 29 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SingaporeGirlSingapore, Singapore520 contributionsAlso known as San Thome Cathedral, one of India's best-known sites containing the Sacred Heart Shrine and a relic bone of St. Thomas, the apostle who arrived on the shores of India in the 1st century AD. A wedding was taking place and the church was full of happy families and flowers; the hymns could be heard in the churchyard, making this a lovely living church. The relic bone of St. Thomas is in a separate underground crypt where several people were quietly praying. A nice place to visit, non-commercial but with a little tea shop for those in need. No entrance fee.Written 19 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- niluanuChennai (Madras), India450 contributionsThe new church, located adjacent to the existing one in Besant Nagar, is a beautiful church with exquisite Gothic architecture. One needs to climb quite a few steps to enter the church. There is sufficient parking within the premises. We did not find much crowd at the time of our visit. Definitely worth visitingWritten 4 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- andrewssmalaccaMelaka, Malaysia193 contributionsA divine presence could be felt in this campus. A hidden historical place more important than the St. George Fort, and a long big tradition lives here. I dont know how many of the parishioners from present congregation knows the history and tradition. The cemetery in the campus shows the poor administration by the diocese . A must visit in Chennai.Written 23 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Melissa DsouzaMumbai, India490 contributionsThis church is so beautiful and is located at a prime station in Anna nagar and it has AC and the place is so spacious.Written 24 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- harleen_sethiNew Delhi, India118 contributions“Luz” is a Portuguese word which means light. This spot was like a forest and even to this day, this church is also known as “kaatukoil” where in Tamil language, it translates to “forest church”.
The existing structure at Luz church was built by the Portuguese in 1516. The architecture consists of patterns of gothic arches, Baroque ornamentation compounded with classic European style. The altars are gilded with silver and gold leaves and the ceilings with powder blue Fresco paintings. The foundation stone of this church is considered to be ‘one of the oldest European monuments in India.’
This ancient church was raised to the status of a Shrine on 15th August, 2010 and also to the status of a Heritage Monumental Shrine in the city of Chennai. This Heritage status is accorded by the Department of Metropolitan Development Authority as Heritage Building in Tamil Nadu.Written 11 July 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sikhakri264 contributionsPrayer in the evening was like the beautiful soul of myself. Enjoyed praying here in this church in evening.Written 29 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JosephYangon (Rangoon), Myanmar64 contributionsIt was amazing. Very peaceful church and having one of my memorable hollymas. Great experience. Im refreshedWritten 14 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Odyssey816129271 contributionsThis is a unique church with nice look and also all facilities. The area is vast which facilitates prayer place for big massWritten 22 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DrValliappanCoimbatore, India6,701 contributionsSituated at a main road, this church is a famous one..spacious, with car parking inside and recently renovated.Written 23 March 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TSAMM21308 contributionsSt Mary’s Orthodox Church in MarthomanGiri belongs to Malankara Orthodox Church, the native and ancient Indian Church established by Apostle St Thomas (Mar Thoma) in AD 52.Written 13 May 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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