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conclusion on st thomas basilica

Answer 1

The various shrines of Thomas that have stood on this spot have gone through many makeovers and reconstructions throughout the centuries.  The first major church was completed here by the Portuguese in 1606 AD.  The current Basilica of St. Thomas was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, and while it is a beautiful structure in and of itself, it somewhat lacks the venerable and majestic feel of other such basilicas.  Although technically a neo-Gothic structure, the white brickwork and substantial number of stained-glass windows give the Basilica of St. Thomas a considerably less-than-gothic feel.  A small museum at the church possesses Christian and colonial antiquities, which date from the Portuguese period.
The Basilica’s highlight, of course, is the Apostle’s Tomb.  However, even the cathedral’s caretakers disagree as to what is actually contained within.  Some hold that Thomas’ body is still there, while others believe that it has long since been removed and sent to Edessa or Ortona.  In all likelihood a bit of the body resides in each location.  The shrine chapel is located beneath the main church sanctuary, and is accessed by a separate entrance from the outside.  The sarcophagas where Thomas’ relic was interred is still within, and has not been opened for almost three hundred years.
The Basilica of St. Thomas is located in the Mylapore district of Chennai, about six miles south of downtown and close to the Bay of Bengal.  It is open every day from 6:00am-6:00pm.  There is no cost of admission.  


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