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Thomas the Apostle (Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs; Aramaic ܬܐܘܡܐ, romanized: Tʾōmā, meaning "the twin"), also known as Didymus (Greek: Δίδυμος, romanized: Dídymos, meaning "twin"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament.
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.
Jun 18, 2019 · Thomas the Apostle—often referred to as “Doubting Thomas”—was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ.
May 15, 2019 · Who was Thomas in the Bible? What does Scripture say about the Apostle Thomas? Thomas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. We discover from the story of Thomas that he was sincerely pledged to His master, and yet he fought with uncertainties and questions.
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...
The Apostle Thomas. The Apostle Thomas might have been one of two twins in his family because his name “Thomas Didymus” means “the twin” but he is usually better known as or referred to more often, unfortunately, as “Doubting Thomas” which we will later read why he was referred to by this nick name. We don’t hear much from Thomas ...
Jan 30, 2019 · Thomas is known in popular culture as "Doubting Thomas" because of the famous Bible story in which he demands to see physical proof of Jesus’ resurrection before believing it, and Jesus appears, inviting Thomas to touch the scars of his wounds from the crucifixion.
Saint Thomas the Apostle. St. Thomas was a Jew, called to be one of the twelve Apostles. He was a dedicated but impetuous follower of Christ.
Jul 3, 2024 · St. Thomas, Apostle, Albani-Psalter With the Lord. Jesus “appointed twelve,” the gospel of Mark says, “that they might be with him” (Mk 3:14). We know nothing of Thomas’ life before the Lord called him, but we do know that the call resounded in this Jewish man’s life as nothing before or after it.
Who was Saint Thomas the Apostle? Saint Thomas is one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus chosen by Him to evangelize the world and pastor His flock (the Church) after His Ascension to the Father.
