Who built the Santhome Church?
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
| Santhome Church | |
|---|---|
| Architect(s) | Captain J.A. Power (current structure) |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1500 |
| Completed | 1523 (Current building 1896) |
What is the meaning of Santhome?
The word Santhome or San Thome is derived from Saint Thomas. The tradition is that he was martyred in AD 72 at St. Thomas Mount in the city, and was interred in Mylapore. Later a church was built over his supposed tomb and today is known as the San Thome Basilica.
Who were living in the Santhome area?
Armenian and Portuguese traders were living in the San Thome area of what is now present-day Chennai before the arrival of the British in 1639. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40.
Where is the Apostle Thomas buried?
San Thome Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, India
Cathedral of St. Tommaso Apostolo, Ortona, Italy
Thomas the Apostle/Place of burial
Why St. Thomas Basilica is so famous?
The church was originally a tomb of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. In the 19th century, it was rebuilt by the British and bestowed with the status of a cathedral.
Which district is Nungambakkam?
| Nungambakkam | |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Taluk | Egmore |
| Metro | Chennai |
What is the old name for Chennai?
Madras Patnam
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore.
Which is the old name of Tamil Nadu?
Madras State
In 1969, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu, meaning “Tamil country”.