On the history of Luz Church and Our Lady of Guidance Church
How many in the city are aware of ‘Kattu Koil’ or Forest Church which is situated in the heart of the metropolis? It is none other than the Luz Church (156, Luz Church Road, Mylapore), located at the west of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Thomas in Santhome and a mile away from it. In the south wall there is an ancient stone with a Portuguese inscription which reads ‘Friar Pedro of the Observance of St. Francis built this church of Our Lady of Light in 1516.’
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/history-of-centuriesold-parishes/article3425161.ece