St. Thomas' Cathedral

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Nestled on a peaceful location of the D.N. Road in the Fort area near the wonderful Flora Fountain, St. Thomas Cathedral of Mumbai claims the distinction of being the first Anglican Church in the metropolitan. The reason for the establishment of the cathedral, in the year 1718 was to help in the growth as well as development in the ethical standards of British resolution living in India. Saint Thomas Cathedral of Bombay owes its name to St. Thomas, a passionate follower of Christ.

St. Thomas came to the India to facilitate in the establishment of the Christian society in the Southwestern parts of India, particularly along the Malabar Coast. In the year 2004, this cathedral was selected for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage conservation award. A large number of Christian population have been laid to rest at the memorial park within the premises of Cathedral of St. Thomas, under white marble tablets engraved with touching tributes.

Both locals as well as tourists, devotees visit the cathedral on a daily basis. The stunning architecture of the St. Thomas Cathedral is absolutely worth having a look at. The peace and serenity that it offers to visitors further add to its attraction. Besides the normal Sundays, the cathedral also witnesses heavy rush on special occasions, like Christmas and other festivals, when it spread out with loveliness and enthusiasm.