Our Mission
Little Mount Shrine is a community of faith united in the Eucharist. We are committed to seeking God through continual prayer and intercession, providing formation and education for children and adults, sharing our time, talent, and possessions, and responding to people’s needs by sharing our faith and resources. We are dedicated to living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
History of the Shrine
The Church at Little Mount is one of the oldest Christian sites in the world due to its connection with the Apostle. It dates all the way back to 68 A.D. when St. Thomas was martyred. Since then, from the ancient Rajahs and Nawabs to the Portuguese in 1503 A.D., Little Mount church has always enjoyed special significance in the historic Christian faith…
Church Architecture
The Little Mount Church, constructed to commemorate the nineteenth centenary of the martyrdom of St. Thomas, has a circular plan designed around a central vertical axis. It signifies that a Christian community is always an inclusive community transcending all human-made distinctions and discriminations…
