In 1521, the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay-Bassein sent missionaries to Madras (now Chennai) in search of the tomb of
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Santhome Church exhibits the Gothic revival architecture style of the late 19th century. It has a rib vault ceiling made of teak wood, with marble and granite used in other parts of the construction. It was built with 16 win… See more

A gold-painted wooden statue of Mother Mary was brought from Lisbon to Santhome Church in 1523. It is installed at the left side of the church altar and is referred to as Our Lady of Mylapore or, locally, Mylai Matha.
The feast o… See more

• AD 72 – Saint Thomas the Apostle believed to have died in St. Thomas Mount and buried in Mylapore (presently Santhome).
• 1291 – John of Montecorvino visited the believed tomb.… See more

Relics claimed to be held at the church include:
• Bones of Thomas the Apostle
• Spearhead that was used to kill Saint Thomas at St. Thomas Mount… See more

• Thomas the Apostle
• Bishop Louis Mathias
• Bishop Antony Devotta
• Archbishop Casimir Gnanadickam… See more