De voetstappen volgen van St. Thomas in Chennai
Beschrijving
Tours worden geleid door culturele ambassadeurs die de geschiedenis en cultuur tot leven brengen van de tijden dat St Thomas in de eerste eeuw na Christus naar India kwam.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We bezoeken de beroemde San Thome-basiliek, de belangrijkste kerk van het rooms-katholieke aartsbisdom Madras en Mylapore. In de 10e eeuw na Christus stichtten christenen uit Perzië dit christelijke dorp Santhome en bouwden ze een kerk en graf over de begraafplaats van St.Thomas. Gebouwd in neo-gotische stijl werd de huidige structuur gebouwd door de Portugese ontdekkingsreizigers in de 16e eeuw. Het heiligdom bewaart een klein been van de heilige en het hoofd van de lans waarmee de heilige werd doorboord. We zullen ook een oud schilderij te zien krijgen van Onze-Lieve-moeder die Franciscus Xavier altijd gebeden heeft.
Little Mount is onze volgende bestemming in deze St Thomas Tour. Het is een grot waarin St.Thomas zich verstopte in 68 na Christus en boete deed. Er is een opening naar het oosten van de grot waardoor St. Thomas ontsnapte toen zijn achtervolgers hem hier inhaalden. De palmprint en handafdruk bij de ingang van de tunnel worden verondersteld die van St.Thomas zelf te zijn. We zullen ook het metselwerk oversteken op de top van de heuvel waarvan wordt verondersteld dat het het kruis is waarvoor St.Thomas bad. Een ander interessant aspect van deze grot is de lente in de heuvel die eeuwigdurend is en de wonderlijke schepping van de heilige Thomas zelf zou moeten zijn.
Op 21 december 72 na Christus werd St. Thomas op deze heuvel vermoord. De heuvel heeft een heiligdom gewijd aan Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Verwachting die werd gebouwd in 1523. Het altaar van dit heiligdom werd gebouwd op de plek waar St. Thomas werd vermoord. Een poort van vier indrukwekkende bogen met daarboven een kruis met de ingeschreven datum 1547 is het andere interessante relikwie van St Thomas Mount.
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The tour was exactly what I had hoped it would be. Hareesh is a great guide, and I am happy that he was with me. The traditional south Indian breakfast he recommended was tasty and fueled the rest of the day. The price is reasonable for the area and the specific focus. I had a great time.
My tour of Chennai my first full day in India was way beyond my expectations. I have taken city tours before and I think this is my favorite ever. Our tour guide made it so personal that I felt like I was sharing an experience with an old friend. The tour lasted longer than I expected, but only because we were so engaged with what we were learning. He showed no irritation at all with adding an hour to our expected tour. My companion who had never been to India before and I both considered this tour a life enhancing experience. I cannot recommend our tour guide any more highly than I am.
What a special experience! The tour was insightful, colourful and professional! We loved learning about Thomas, the church in India and religion in this beautiful country!
The tour around St Thomas in Chennai was very enjoyable. Our guide picked us in a clean car with a safe driver from our hotel lobby. The 3 key places - Santhome Basilica, Little Mount and St Thomas Mount were all very serene and personally moving. The handprint of St Thomas was amazing to see. There is a lot of history here which is not well known. I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Chennai.
Had an awe-inspiring visit to the St. Thomas Basilica in Chennai. Walking in the footsteps of an original Apostle of Jesus…wow! Kannan of Five Senses Tours was terrific!
I never knew apostle St Thomas had come to chennai 2000 years ago! It was a wonderful tour about how Christianity was introduced in India. We saw a magnificent basilcia where the relics of St Thomas is kept. Next we saw a cave where St Thomas was hiding and eventually got martyred. The church on top of St Thomas Mount was amazing as well. Very highly recommended for people looking for a historic and cultural tour.
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An interesting and informative tour that covers 1st century Christian influence in South India. Our Five Senses tour guide Kannan is a fountain of knowledge and his commentary made it all the more interesting. I recommend this tour to those who want a quick appreciation of the history of Christianity in India.
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Kannan was a knowledgeable and accommodating guide who customised the experience based on our needs and interests. I highly recommend his service!
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Hannan, our tour guide, was very helpful and accommodating in allowing us to explore each site at our own pace, after providing us with initial orienting information. He also guided us through an authentic meal that we enjoyed. Our driver was also very professional in the service he provided.
I am glad you enjoyed following the footsteps of St Thomas with Kannan. It was our pleasure.
The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was understandable to American ears. She also supplied plenty of water on a hot day.
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