San Thome Basilica, Chennai
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Quick Reference
- Location: Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (13.0338°N, 80.2775°E)
- Tradition: Christian / Catholic
- Founded: 72 CE (tomb of St. Thomas); current structure 1896
- Key Feature: One of only 3 churches in the world built over an Apostle's tomb
Summary
San Thome Basilica houses the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle (martyred 72 CE). One of only 3 churches built over an Apostle's tomb (with St. Peter's in Rome and Santiago de Compostela). Current neo-Gothic structure (1896) replaced earlier Portuguese (1523) and ancient Mylapore-Christian churches.
Timeline Highlights
| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 72 CE | St. Thomas martyred; tomb established | | 1334 CE | Ibn Battuta visits | | 1523 CE | Portuguese church built | | 1896 CE | Current structure completed |
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