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Steeple Chase: Exploring Chennai's Christian History

In the year 52 AD a bearded man walked the sands of a beach in the port town of Mylapore. He spoke of a new God in a new land and left his footprints on the sands of time. And therein lies the story of Christianity in India. Join us, as we let the story unfurl before you; the story of a man who doubted God’s word.

This walk opens up a very interesting chapter of Chennai’s religious leaning. You will discover Chennai's Christian history and stories; from the humble arrival of St. Thomas to the British who left behind a cathedral of neo-gothic splendour, you will explore the forces that shaped Christianity as you experience a part of Chennai you may never have expected.

  • Discovering a new chapter in Chennai’ spiritual journey
  • Learn all about Christianity as introduced by St. Thomas the apostle to India
  • Follow the arc of Christianity’s growth in Chennai
  • Join Story Trails as we walk you through the story of Christianity and its arrival and evolution in Chennai – from the humble arrival of St. Thomas to the British who left behind a cathedral of neo-gothic splendour. There are stories behind everything you see; struggles for power and dominance, profound debates over philosophy, and disagreements on what it means to be human or to be divine. Come and discover the rich traditions of Christianity in India. Understand the forces that shaped it and experience a part of Chennai you may never have expected.

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