Christmas 2019: Churches in Chennai that you need to visit during Christmas

Christmas is a merry time for almost everyone around globe. Brightly lit streets, decorated trees, tune of Christmas carols humming in atmosphere and even firecrackers mark arrival of festivals. However, re is more to Christmas than just hogging on cakes and chocolates. For an auntic experience, one should always visit a church on Christmas eve, i.e, on December 24. If you are from Chennai and are planning to go for Christmas Mass this year, n re on.

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Churches to visit in Chennai on Christmas:

1. Santhome Church

One of oldest churches in Chennai, Santhome Church was initially built by Portuguese and later rebuilt by British. re is also a belief in Christian mythology that St. Thomas stayed in this church for a brief period when he came to India. Santhome Church authorities start preparation for festivities more than 20 days in vance. church is a fine piece of architecture due to its neo-gothic style and makes it a treat for eyes especially during Christmas when it is decorated.

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2. Armenian Church

Built-in 1712, Armenian Church is counted amongst one of oldest churches in India. Many devotees who come to this church believe that if you offer sincere and honest prayers here, n y will be fulfilled. church transports you to a whole different world of serenity when you enter. During Christmas, church is all lit up in glittery lights and people rush in huge numbers to attend Christmas Eve’s midnight mass.

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3. Annai Velankanni Church

Annai Velankanni Church is located on shores of Chennai’s Elliot's Beach. During Christmas, church is decorated and re are even various small-scale stalls set up on church’s ground. church attracts many devotees from all over Tamil Nu. small church and ground is filled with people for midnight mass, so make sure you are a bit early.

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