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End of the World

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

Many roumers are floating around forecasting end of the world. The Hollywood film ‘2012′ forecasts the date based on Mayan Calendar as 20.12.2012.
Every disaster, natural calamities , epidemic, war or terrorism is interpreted by the people who claim to know about the end as signs for end of the world. Fear is entering into the minds of [...]

Books on St.Thomas

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

A Saga of Faith

This book was first published in 2004 on the occasion of the blessing of the renovated Basilica. The second edition of this book has now been brought out with vibrant colours and photographs on a different layout.
The book is priced at INR 100.00. It can be purchased from San Thome Basilica and Liturgical Centre inside the [...]

St.Thomas Traditions

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

St.Thomas Traditions

There are three main traditions attributed to St. Thomas visit and the Saint’s apostolic mission in India.
1. Acts of Thomas – an apocryphal book,
2. Writings of early Church Fathers and
3. Indian tradition- Malabar traditions of Kerala.

Relics of St.Thomas

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

First time the tomb was opened to take some earth to cure the son of ruling king Mahadevan. The sand from the tomb is believed to have miraculous healing powers.
Between A.D. 220 and 232 a merchant called Khabin removed greater portion of the relics to Edessa in Asia Minor. Later this was moved [...]

Disciples of St.Thomas

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

The DOST- Disciples of St.Thomas Portal is now online. There, you will find a constant source of information about the activities of contributors from all over the world. Learn about Apostle St.Thomas traditions worldwide, and see if there is a DOST Group nearby.
The St.Thomas Community Magazine -E-magazine promises an interesting overview of feature articles, community [...]

Voice of St.Thomas

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

Voice of St.Thomas is a quarterly magazine published from the National Shrine of St.Thomas Basilica. It carries articles on St.Thomas, Basilica, Liturgy, Celebrations, Special devotions, Family Life, Traditions, Christian Values and News Reports.
Yearly subscription within India is Rs.100/= only. Life Rs.1000/=. Overseas subscription US $10 yearly.
Subscribe and gift a subscription to your [...]

San Thome Church

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Simon Chumkat

Welcome to San Thome Church
St.Thomas. St.Thomas one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ came to India in A.D.52, martyred in A.D.72 and was buried here in Mylapore.
There are only three basilicas built over the tomb of an apostle. St.Peter’s at Rome and St.Jame’s at Spain (Compestella, Santiago) are the other two.
There [...]