Spiritual PlaceLuz Church, Chennai
Portuguese church of 1516 in Mylapore, among the oldest in Chennai, with gilded altars and blue frescoed ceilings
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Descanco Church, Mylapore
17th-century Portuguese-built church in Mylapore, on a spot where St.; Thomas is believed to have preached
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01 — The story
The story
Descanco Church is a church in the Mylapore neighbourhood of Chennai, two kilometres from Luz Church. The Portuguese nobleman Cosmo Madera built it in the 17th century; his family is believed to have given its name to the city of Madras.
The church stands on one of the two spots in the area linked with the apostle St. Thomas, who is believed to have preached at both.
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02 — About
About Descanco Church, Mylapore
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We’re still writing about Descanco Church, Mylapore: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
Where it is
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13.03° N 80.26° E
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