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Basilica of Saint Thomas |
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 This Cathedral is at the end of Kutchery Road, Mylapore. It is believed that the Apostle basilica lived his last years in South India. This Cathedral was originally built in 1504. It was rebuilt in 1890 with a 180 ft basilica. It is believed that St. Thoma's body was entombed inside this neo-Gothic structure. |
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St. Mary's Church |
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 The church is at Fort St. George. Entry - free. The oldest masonry church was consecrated in 1680. It has a building with its three arched aisles and bomb-proof roof. The marriage of Governor Elihu Yale (of Yale University fame) was the first to be performed at this church. |
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Saint Thomas Mount |
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 St. Thomas Mount was built in 1523 by the Portuguese at the summit where Saint Thomas was said to have been killed. St. Thomas was the apostle of Christ who was believed to have reached the western coast of India around 52 and 72 AD. He is then said to have traveled to Mylapore in Chennai. The Little Mount area or Chinnamalai is the area where he spent the last years of his life.
A flight of 160 steps takes you to the church on St. Thomas Mount. In the church at St. Thomas Mount, you can find the painting of the Madonna that is said to have been done by St. Luke. The Bleeding Cross is an interesting relic here. This cross has stains resembling bloodstains that seem to reappear even after they are scrubbed off. The Cross is said to have 'bled' first during Mass in 1558. |
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