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Thomas is credited with bringing the Gospel to India and tradition holds that he was martyred there.

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St thomas the apostle?

St Thomas the apostle was the person mainly responsible to bring Christianity to India , in Kerala.


When did Saint Thomas die?

St. Thomas the Apostle was martyred in India about the year 72.St. Thomas died in AD 72. He was matryed in Mylapore.


How did St Thomas arrive in India?

it was because if an tsunami which occured.


Who was given the credit of bringing Christianity to India?

st. thomas


Where did St. Thomas the Apostle die?

St. Thomas was stabbed with a spear about the year 72 while in prayer on a hill in Mylapur, India.


How did St. Thomas the Apostle die?

St. Thomas was stabbed with a spear about the year 72 while in prayer on a hill in Mylapur, India.


In which country is St. Thomas the patron saint?

There are a number of saints named Thomas so you will need to be more specific.


What country was Saint Thomas born in?

St. Thomas was probably born in Palestine but died in India.


How did the Apostle Thomas die?

St. Thomas was shot and killed with an arrow or stabbed with a lance on a hill near Chennai, India where he had traveled to teach the gospel.


Why is Saint Thomas the patron of India?

St. Thomas is believed to have traveled to India to spread Christianity. He is revered as the patron saint of India due to his missionary work in the region and his impact on the early Christian community there. Tradition holds that he was martyred in India, further solidifying his connection with the country.


Which one of Jesus' Disciples was believed to be the first missionary to India?

St. Thomas


Where are St. Thomas' relics?

Thomas was stabbed with a spear about the year 72 in while in prayer on a hill in Mylapur, India and buried near the site of his death. His relics were later moved to Edessa, Mesopotamia. They were finally moved to Ortona, Italy in the 13th century. That is where they can be found today.