Santhome Cathedral Basilica stands on the famous Marina Beach. The church was built according to the Gothic architecture. Pope Pius XII dignified as a basilica in the year 1956, 16th March. The church can be easily accessed by public transports like cabs and auto rickshaws.
Santhome Cathedral was built in the honor of Saint Thomas - an ardent follower of Jesus Christ. The church stands over the tomb of Saint Thomas. The church was constructed according to the Gothic structure. The church was promoted to the ecclesiastical status of a Basilica by Pope Pius XII in the year 1956.
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Architectural Design
The church represents the Gothic architectural style. The length and breadth of the church's nave is 112 feet and 33 feet respectively. The tower of the church is three storeyed. The spire of the church features a cross and measures 155 feet or 50 meters from the ground level.
The topmost storey of the tower holds a clock while the belfry is situated in the second storey. Between the sanctuary and the nave there is a transept, whose width is 25 feet and 104 feet in length. The divine meeting of Saint Thomas with Jesus Christ when he was resurrected, is being depicted on the stained glass of the church.
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