SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF HEALTH & ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

Very nice church.. Good facilities arranged.. The highlight of this church is st Thomas cave, we will see his finger print, elbow, legs in the rock.
The real holy cross wooden piece keeping in the chapel..
200kg 15ft height bible is there.. This is also good..

one of the oldest catholic churches in Chennai. Well maintained. Very positive vibrations found in the main hall and the cave where Thomas had his prayers.

Well maintained, peaceful atmosphere around church. A cave of St. Thomas and a chapel built above the cave in the yr 1551 AD also located adjacent to church. Grotto of mother Lourdes also there outside within the campus.

Visiting the shrine where St. Thomas's cave is found was a deeply spiritual and peaceful experience. This sacred place holds a unique significance for believers and seekers alike.

The discovery of St. Thomas's cave adds to the holiness of this site. It's a place where history and faith intersect, and you can't help but be moved by the sense of reverence that fills the air. The cave itself is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the enduring legacy of St. Thomas.

Whether you come here for religious reasons or simply to seek a moment of inner peace, this shrine offers a welcoming space for all.

A most relevant location to one, especially Christians, who want to follow and understand the life and travels of St. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ.

An amazing place for both, worship, and sightseeing. Believed to be the place where St Thomas attained martyrdom. This hill houses a centuries old church, a Chapel for deep focused prayers, a big banyan, and an marvellous view point. Must visit for anyone who visits Chennai, TN.

One of the best places to visit inside Chennai city. We can go either by bike or through steps by walk. Probably 250 steps maximum will be there. We went on Christmas time so that crowd was there and it was nice place to visit .

This church is very clean and well maintained..very soulful place for prayers and outside the church we can have a little rosary 📿, here marriage events are also available

It's really a good place to visit. It's distinct from other churches in that this has many vintage locations like those rock caves which bear the footprints of St. Thomas, an Apostle of Christ, The Holy Shroud of Turin etc.

A beautiful Church with a great ambiance. A must visit place during Christmas 🎄🎁

This historical place has been made sacred by the presence of St. Thomas, the Apostle. He was the first missionary, a direct witness of Jesus, who handed over the Christian faith to us in the first century. The cave at Little Mount is a treasured memory of St. Thomas, as it offered him a silent and serene space to reenergise himself in prayer and meditation to preach the Good News of Jesus to the people and to baptise them. An impression of the apostle’s own hand, the bleeding cross, the perpetual spring and the right foot impression of St. Thomas evoke revered memories of his presence at Little Mount, who exclaimed in profound faith: “My Lord and My God!” He was stabbed to death and martyred at St. Thomas Mount. He was buried at Santhome, where the magnificent cathedral now stands.

Historical place.  In 1551 AD, Portuguese built a Church over the site where St Thomas is believed to have lived in. Later, in the year 1970, a part of this old Church was demolished and a larger circular Church was built to accommodate more devotees. St.Thomas one of the disciples of Lord Jesus was believed to have here. Once you visit this place to will come to know a lot of history. St. Thomas finger engraving is found there. A miraculous water flow found and many more to discover. A small cave open to public is a welcome sight. It's very near to little mount bus stand. Restroom available there. Every conner of this place is beautiful. Thanks for reading. Please do see pictures and videos. Make every second count in life. Enjoy

It was a peaceful place to visit in the city. There were a lot of places to sit and relax. There was a small cave and other places to visit which were awesome. There were photographs of the original face of Jesus and the cloth which they used to cover him.

It's a beautiful church in Chennai. We can find many things related to St Thomas the apostle here. The road to this church is little congested. But the view is just beautiful. So many pilgrims are traveling to this church on a daily basis. This church is also a must visit church in Chennai. We can find a St Thomas cross here.

This church in Saidapet is a Portuguese-built shrine from 1551 with an entrance to the cave where St Thomas is said to have lived.

St. Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ came to South India in the first century and is believed to have spent much time living in the cave and preaching to the people there.

A place for family pilgrimage, prayer and peace with many small churches abounding in divine vibrations.

Little Mount is a historical place for every Christian to visit. St. Thomas was hiding in a cave here before he was being killed. There are rocks on which his elbow, palm and foot impressions are still visible. There is a cross which was sculpted by St. Thomas and it bleeds blood every year. Please do visit and seek your blessings.

Great place for pilgrimage and meditation. It's a shrine with a relic of St Thomas, a place where the St Thomas one the Apostles of Jesus Christ lived and preached. There are some foot prints, hand impressions and a spring of water believed to have healing powers. All of this is enshrined in the Our Lady of Health Church premises

Spiritual place of great importance for Catholics. Calm and inspiring. Don’t miss the cave where St. Thomas used to hide. You can also see his handprint and footprint in the rock.

Excellently developed by Father Lawrence Raj. This is the first church I have seen so well taken care off and developed so well. I have visited many churches around the world but this is unique and really miraculous.. So blessed to be here. Really awesome.. Must visit churches in your to do list.

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine is located very close to the International Airport, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The National Shrine comes under the Catholic Diocese of Chingleput, which is under the pastoral care of Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. A. Neethinathan. This shrine is dedicated to "Our Lady of Expectation" and was rebuilt in 1523 on top of the mount. The altar of this Shrine was built on the spot, where St.Thomas was martyred in 72 AD.

This Holy Shrine was proclaimed as National Shrine on 8th January, 2010 in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to India, the President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, 118 Bishops, 200 priests, 1,500 religious and 30000 people.

St. Thomas Mount is a Holy place of international prominence, historical eminence, religious glory and tourist attraction. The ancient Church on the top of St. Thomas Mount has served as the light house for the Portuguese and Armenian ships and vessels in the Bay of Bengal in the 16th and 17th centuries. Interestingly, it is said, when sailors sighted the Church they offered prayers for a safe Voyage and then discharged from their artillery in salutation. Preserving its glorious antiquity, this five-century old Shrine Chapel has been renovated and restored in the recent times.