Relics of the Apostle St. Thomas
The relics of one of Jesus' 12 apostles are enshrined in this Italian Basilica.

📜 Basilica di San Tommaso Apostolo in Ortona, Italy, famous for housing the relics of Saint Thomas the Apostle.
🔍 Rebuilt after World War II, it features surviving Gothic elements and a crypt with the saint's tomb. Originally built on a pagan site.

Why Go

🙏 Visit the final resting place of Saint Thomas's relics.
⛪ Explore a historic basilica with Baroque and Gothic architecture.
🚶‍♀️ Follow the 195-mile "Cammino di San Tommaso" pilgrimage route.
🖼️ See medieval sculptures, altarpieces, a silver bust of St. Thomas, and artworks in the Diocesan Museum.

Why Avoid

🚫 Mass held multiple times daily, avoid disturbing.

Tips

🗓️ The Feast of the Pardon is held on the first Sunday of May.

Hours

🕒 Basilica: Daily, approximately 7:00 a.m.

  • 7:00 p.m.
    🕒 Cathedral: Daily 7:30 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • 7:30 p.m.

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