St. Thomas Biography

St. Thomas biography

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NAME: St. Thomas
OCCUPATION: Saint
BIRTH DATE: Unknown
DEATH DATE: c. December 21, 72
PLACE OF DEATH: Mylapore, India
AKA: Saint Thomas
AKA: Judas Thomas
AKA: Doubting Thomas
AKA: St. Thomas
AKA: Saint Thomas the Apostle
AKA: St Thomas
AKA: Didymus
AKA: St. Thomas the Apostle

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One of the Twelve Apostles, St. Thomas or “Doubting Thomas” was initially skeptical about Jesus’ resurrection, but later proclaimed Jesus, “My Lord and My God.”

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St. Thomas was born in Galilee Israel circa the 1st century. When he first heard of Jesus’ resurrection, he questioned it, earning him the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” As cited in John 20:28, he later proclaimed Jesus as “My Lord and my God” upon his resurrection. He spent the following years travelling and spreading the gospel. St. Thomas died on December 21, 72 in Mylapore, India.