St Thomas Mount
St. Thomas Mount is a small hill located near Guindy, Chennai associated with St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ. Chennai suburban rail network has a small station in St. Thomas Mount.
St. Thomas is believed to have been martyred here. He was one of the first Christian reached in India to preach Chirstianity. He spent his last years in St. Thomas Mount and was assasinated by persons hostile to him in AD72.
Chennai Domestic and International Airport and Guindy Race Course are very near to St. Thomas Mount.
St Thomas Mount Photos
