10 Churches & Cathedrals in Chennai (Madras) That You Shouldn't Miss

June 18, 2021 Russell Mellin

The diverse population of Chennai (Madras) is reflected in its rich cultural scene. You’ll find serious theatre as well as the glitz and glamour of Kollywood. Chennai is also an important center for the Bharatanatyam, a local form of classical dance. Visit in January, for the festival of Pongal, or in April, when Chennai celebrates its new year.
Restaurants in Chennai (Madras)

1. Marthomangiri Saint Mary Orthodox Chruch

St Patrick's Church Road 4/27, 1st Lane, St Thomas Mount, Chennai (Madras) 600016 India http://mosc.in/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Marthomangiri Saint Mary Orthodox Chruch

2. Church of Our Lady of Light

156 Luz Church Rd CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India +91 44 2499 2568
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Church of Our Lady of Light

3. San Thome Church

38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India +91 44 2498 5455 http://thesanthomechurch.com
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,243 reviews

San Thome Church

Probably the most magnificent and prominent reminder of Chennai's colonial lineage, the San Thome Church bears a colossal amount of history since A.D. 52, the year when St. Thomas traveled to India, though the Roman Catholic basilica was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It was then rebuilt by the British in 1893. The imposing structure reaches a height of 155 feet and emanates peace and architectural splendor with its tall spires over the tomb of the saint. The sea makes a wonderful backdrop to the pristine white structure. The San Thome Church is considered one of the pilgrimages for people around the world.

Reviewed By thewanderer0512 - Bengaluru, India

San Thome Church, also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, in the city of Chennai, This church has the status of a minor basilica, originally the old church was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers and rebuilt again with the status of cathedral by the British in 1893, Touring to this Madras Santhome Cathedral Basilica church is pretty easy, as you will get auto rickshaws, 'call taxis' and even luxurious cabs. Auto rickshaws are the cheapest ones but bargain carefully before you get into one.

4. CSI Wesley English Church

4/2 St Patrick Church Road St. Thomas Mount, Chennai (Madras) 600016 India +91 44 2234 4818 [email protected] http://www.mountwesleychurch.org
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

CSI Wesley English Church

5. St George's Cathedral

Cathedral Road, Chennai (Madras) India +91 44 2811 2740 http://www.csistgeorgescathedral.org
Excellent
38%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

St George's Cathedral

Reviewed By andrewssmalacca - Melaka, Malaysia

A divine presence could be felt in this campus. A hidden historical place more important than the St. George Fort, and a long big tradition lives here. I dont know how many of the parishioners from present congregation knows the history and tradition. The cemetery in the campus shows the poor administration by the diocese . A must visit in Chennai.

6. St. Lukes Church

291, Z Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai (Madras) India
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

St. Lukes Church

7. Full Gospel Telugu Baptist Church

1 Full Gospel Telugu Baptist Church Street E S I Anna Nagar, Car Shed Complex Post, Avadi, Chennai (Madras) 600109 India +91 95431 18135 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/fullgospeltelugubaptistchurch/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Full Gospel Telugu Baptist Church is a ecumenical church of this present generation. This is a gospel Community Dedicated to spread the Gospel of the Jesus Christ. It was started as small gathering in 1900 by the village elders. It was extended 2 times as of today. Today's it has over 250 people attending the Sunday Service

8. St Thomas English Church

55, Santhome High Road Dummingkuppam, Santhome, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India +91 44 2464 0925 http://www.santhomeenglishchurch.org
Excellent
40%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

St Thomas English Church

Reviewed By Kaepagavalli - Chennai (Madras), India

The place was founded, and the church built by the famous saint Thomas one of the disciples of jesus christ and his mortal remains is kept here. while this is one of the 5 churches which holds the martal remains of the famous disciples of jesus while the other 4 are at Spain, goa, Vatican .

9. Armenian Church

Armenian Street Parrys, Chennai (Madras) 600001 India +91 98402 50249 http://www.armeniancollege.edu.in/st-mary-armenian-church-of-madras-2
Excellent
37%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 118 reviews

Armenian Church

Reviewed By KARTHIKb87 - Chennai (Madras), India

Its one of chennai's oldest famous church and located in Armenian street and nearby of madras High court and well accessible by Highcourt metro station , chennai bus services, suburban rail network. People across religions will throng this place for prayer, its one of few religious site where all religious people will visit for prayer.

10. St. Andrews Church

#37, Poonamallee High Road Egmore, Chennai (Madras) India +91 44 2561 2608 http://www.thekirk.in/
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

St. Andrews Church

Reviewed By amosamiyanayek - Chennai (Madras), India

based on architecture.. maintenance are such a well one of the oldest church ... very close to egmore station and bus stop calm atmosphere and greeny garden mass timing fixed my proper schedule mostly in English and very well understandable

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.