The National Shrine of Saint Thomas Basilica also known as Santhome Church was rebuilt in the late 19th century. It was designed in Neo-Gothic style, by British architects. The original Church was first built by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century.
This Church is one of the only three known Churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus, the other two being Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Galicia, Spain. The word Santhome or Santhome is derived from Saint Thomas.
It is believed that Saint Thomas' apostolic ministry began in Mylapore in 68AD. He was martyred at Saint Thomas Mount. He has been buried here in this Church.
Pope Pius XII honoured the Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese of Madras - Mylapore raising it to the rank of Minor Basilica by apostolic brief dated 16th March 1956 and on 11 February 2006, it was declared a National Shrine by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India. This is a pilgrimage centre for Christians in India.
The Marriage Bureau has been running from 2014, to cater to the needs of the Catholic pilgrims.
Mobile numbers will be available online when requested
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Marriage is a lifetime bond between two families as much as between two souls. You paved the way for the union. We will remain forever grateful to you.
Marriage is a lifetime bond between two families as much as between two souls. You paved the way for the union. We will remain forever grateful to you.
Marriage is a lifetime bond between two families as much as between two souls. You paved the way for the union. We will remain forever grateful to you.
St Thomas Marriage Bureau
National Shrine of St Thomas Cathedral Basilica
38, Santhome High Road,Santhome
Chennai-600004,
Tamil Nadu, India