St.
Mary's Church
The church is at Fort St. George. Entry free for all. This oldest
masonry church was consecrated in 1680. It has a building with
its three arched aisles and bomb-proof roof. The marriage of Governor
Elihu Yale (of Yale University fame) was the first function to
be performed at this church.
St. George's Cathedral
It is at 222,
Cathedral road. Visit: Daily 8.00 to 18.00 hrs.
It is a white colonial church, with a beautiful garden. It is
the headquarters of the church of South India. It has a 130 feet
spire with its interior very light and the airy with stucco walls.
The decorated roof and many fascinating tablets and tombs add
to beauty of the spire.
Church of Our Lady of Expectation
The church is at Saint Thomas Mount, Alandur. Visit : Open for
24 hrs. There are about 130 granite steps, which leads to the
church. It was built in 1547. From the church yard we can see
the entire city of Madras. It is believed that the Apostle St.
Thomas was martyred while praying in front of a cross engraved
in the natural stone base.
Basilica of San Thome
This Cathedral is at the end of Kutchery Road, Mylapore. It is
believed that the Apostle Saint Thomas lived his last years in
South India. This Cathedral was originally built in 1504. It was
rebuilt in 1890 with a 180 ft basilica. It is believed that St.
Thoma's body was entombed inside this neo-Gothic structure.
