St. Thomas Mount was named after Thomas, the disciple of Jesus who died at the same place. It is a Holy place of religious glory, historical eminence, international prominence, and also a tourist ... St. Thomas Mount is the legendary place where Thomas had been martyred, shot by his assailants with a bow and arrow. He is thought to have clutched a stone cross, bleeding on it during his death. That cross has been called the bleeding cross, as miracles of its bleeding have been reported. The long-awaited MRTS train service between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount is expected to commence operations by May this year. The extension project, initiated in 2008 to connect Chennai Beach to Velachery via St. Thomas Mount, faced multiple delays due to land acquisition disputes and legal challenges. Walk the Sacred Path of St. Thomas with Chennai Travels. Visit St. Thomas Mount Church, Little Mount, and San Thome Basilica on a one-day Chennai pilgrimage.
