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Church tradition says that while he was establishing a church there, he was stabbed with a spear, dying from the wound. The irony here is that Jesus told Thomas to touch his side and his hands where the wounds from the cross were still visible (John 10:27 ).
According to traditional accounts of the Saint Thomas Christians of India, the Apostle Thomas landed in Muziris on the Kerala coast in AD 52 and was martyred in Mylapore, near Madras, Tamil Nadu in AD 72. The port was destroyed in 1341 by a massive flood that realigned the coasts.
Dec 17, 2019 · The Apostle Thomas, also known as the infamous “Doubting Thomas,” has a fairly straightforward tradition surrounding his death. The Acts of Thomas says he was martyred in Mylapore, India, where he was stabbed with spears.
St. Thomas (born, probably Galilee—died 53 ce, Madras, India; Western feast day December 21, feast day in Roman and Syrian Catholic churches July 3, in the Greek church October 6) was one of the Twelve Apostles.
Apr 2, 2014 · St. Thomas died on December 21, 72 in Mylapore, India. QUICK FACTS. Name: Thomas. Gender: Male. Best Known For: One of the Twelve Apostles, Saint Thomas or “Doubting Thomas” was initially...
Thomas the Missionary was killed by uncertain people on July 3, 72 AD. Some say he was “speared through” by Hindus. Others posit he was killed by natives who hated him for bringing Christianity to India. Others just say “Thomas was killed at St. Thomas Mount in Chennai on 3 July in AD 72, he was castrated, and his body was interred in Mylapore.”
Jul 3, 2024 · It is believed that Thomas was speared to death for his works in India. He is honored on July 3 and is the patron of architects. Nine Days with St. Thomas.
Jan 30, 2019 · Thomas died in India in 72 AD as a martyr for his faith when an Indian king, angry that he couldn't get Thomas to worship an idol, ordered his high priest to stab Thomas with a spear.
Saint Thomas the Apostle is most known for being the Apostle who said he wouldn’t believe Christ truly rose from the dead until he placed his finger in His side. He is commonly known as “Doubting Thomas.”
Feb 5, 2021 · When Jesus' life was at risk by returning to Judea after Lazarus had died, the Apostle Thomas courageously told his fellow disciples they should go with Jesus, no matter what the danger .
