Saint Thomas the Apostle is thought to have been a builder before becoming an apostle.
Peter was a commercial fisherman before becoming an apostle.
According to Catholic tradition, the Apostle reached Muziris, India in 52 AD and baptized several people who are today known as Saint Thomas Christians or Nasranis. After his murder and death by spear in India, the remaining relics of Saint Thomas the Apostle were enshrined as far as Mesopotamia in the 3rd century, and later moved to various places. In 1258 they were brought to Abruzzo, in Ortona, Italy, where they have been held in the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle
Some traditions say that Jude was a farmer before becoming an apostle.
Saint Peter the Apostle was probably in his mid 30s at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.
If you are referring to Thomas the Apostle, we do not know his age when he died. Thomas Aquinas died about the age of 48.
The actual occupation of Saint Thomas was unknown. It is known that he was a twin and was known to be a doubter.
Saint Thomas the Apostle was a fisherman, like most of the other Apostles.
No, Saint Thomas the Apostle and Saint Thomas Aquinas are not the same person. Saint Thomas the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus, while Saint Thomas Aquinas was a theologian and philosopher who lived in the 13th century.
The phrase "seeing is believing" is commonly attributed to Saint Thomas, who was a disciple of Jesus. It reflects his initial doubt about Jesus' resurrection until he physically saw and touched Jesus.
Undoubtedly Thomas was a fisherman as was most of the disciples except for Judas. who was most likely an accountant.
Andrew as an apostle of Jesus - his first apostle.
Saint Thomas is also known as Thomas the Apostle or Doubting Thomas. His full name is Thomas the Apostle.
Yes, St. Thomas the Apostle is really a saint.
Thomas was probably born early in the first century AD.
Before becoming an apostle Andrew was a professional fisherman.
He was not canonized. St. Thomas was declared a saint by the Early Christian community based on his martyrdom. To die for ones faith was considered the ultimate sacrifice. The official canonization process did not become instituted until the 12th century.
Thomas the Apostle is the patron saint of:against blindnessagainst doubtarchitectsblind peoplebuildersCertaldo, Italyconstruction workersCeylonEast IndiesgeometriciansIndiamasonsPakistanpeople in doubtSri Lankastone masonsstonecutterssurveyorstheologians