St. Thomas Mount (60 kms) St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, is said to have visited India around 52 AD. Twenty-five years later, he was martyred at a spot in the suburbs of this city. This spot has been named St. Thomas Mount. The small hill is 76 mtrs high and on it stands an old church built by the Portuguese around 1514 AD. There is an interesting relic in the Church. This is an old stone cross, which the apostle is said to have clutched in his hand while dying.
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