Seguindo os passos de St Thomas em Chennai
Descrição
As excursões são conduzidas por embaixadores culturais que darão vida à história e à cultura dos tempos em que São Tomás chegou à Índia no século I dC
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Itinerário
Nós visitamos a famosa Basílica de São Thomé, a principal igreja da Arquidiocese Católica Romana de Madras e Mylapore. No século 10, os cristãos da Pérsia fundaram esta aldeia cristã de Santhome, e então eles construíram uma igreja e um túmulo sobre o local do enterro de St. Thomas. Construída em estilo neogótico, a estrutura atual foi construída pelos exploradores portugueses no século XVI. O Santuário preserva um pequeno osso do Santo e a cabeça da lança com a qual o Santo foi perfurado. Também poderemos ver uma antiga pintura de Nossa Senhora Santíssima, São Francisco Xavier, usada para orar.
Little Mount é o nosso próximo destino nesta St Thomas Tour. É uma caverna na qual St. Thomas se escondeu em 68 dC e fez penitência. Há uma abertura para o leste da caverna através da qual St. Thomas escapou quando seus perseguidores o alcançaram aqui. Acredita-se que a impressão da palma e da mão perto da entrada do túnel seja do próprio St. Thomas. Também veremos a cruz de alvenaria cortada no topo da colina, que se acredita ser a cruz diante da qual St. Thomas rezou. Outro aspecto interessante desta caverna é a fonte dentro da colina, que é perene e é suposto ser a criação milagrosa do próprio São Tomás.
Em 21 de dezembro de 72 dC, São Tomás foi assassinado nesta colina. A colina tem um santuário dedicado a Nossa Senhora da Expectativa, que foi construído em 1523. O altar deste santuário foi construído no local onde São Tomás foi assassinado. Um portal de quatro arcos impressionantes encimado por uma cruz com a data inscrita 1547 é a outra relíquia interessante do Monte São Tomé.
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O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
Pick up de todos os hotéis com localização central em chennai
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(46)
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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