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Luz Church

It is situated in the Luz Church Road , Mylapore. Standing a mile from the Basilica of St.Thomas, it lays claim to being the oldest church construction in Chennai.

It is known to the locals as Kaattu Kovil (Jungle Church). It is Dedicated to 'Our Lady of Light'. A inscription in the church denotes that the construction of the church to be made by Franciscan monk who is supposed built it in - 1516.

Location

It is situated in the Luz Church Road , Mylapore.





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