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St. Thomas day 2025: When the rest of the disciples went to Rome, he came to India… and was killed here. St. to be celebrated on 3 July Thomas day is reminiscent of a historical and emotional journey, when a disciple of Jesus Christ, Saint Thomas, came to India, laid the foundation of the church and eventually martyred in the hills of Maylapur.
This festival is not only a symbol of a Christ reverence, but the testimony of the truth is that in India, religion spread not with swords, but with service and sacrifice. This sacrifice of St. Thomas is not only the foundation of the Indian Christian community, but it shows that India has always been a land of dialogue, tolerance and reverence.
Introduction: A disciple, a sacrifice and a country
Do you know! The foundation of Christianity in India was not laid by a sword, but a saint’s blood?
St. On Thomas Day (3 July), we remember the Christ disciple who came to India thousands of miles away in Jesus’s love, made church, and was martyred here in Mylapur (Chennai).
Who was the saint Thomas?
- One of the 12 major disciples of Jesus
- Famous as Doubting Thomas, did not believe Jesus until revived, not believed
- But later he became the most dedicated campaigners and turned to India
India Yatra: Did he really come to India?
| Proof | Description |
| arrival | 52 AD, Meuris (Kerala) |
| Church | 7 Ancient Churches: Kodungangalur, Palaiur, Neelakal etc. |
| Scripture | Acts of Thomas (Christian Science), Ramban Pattu (Oral History of Kerala) |
| Effect | St. Thomas Christians or Syrian Nasrani community origin |
Martyrdom: When a saint’s blood shed in the soil of India
- After the propagation of religion for 20 years, enemies injured him at Maylapur Hill near Chennai
- He breathed his last
- His tomb is still st. Thomas Mount Church is located, a sacred pilgrimage
Why July 3?
According to the Roman Catholic tradition, this day is celebrated on 3 July in memory of the martyrdom of Saint Thomas. This day has become a festival of Christian identity and heritage in India
Religious and cultural importance
| Subject | Description |
| Religious message | Spread religion with service, love and courage |
| Cultural influence | Indianization of Christian traditions in Kerala |
| Heritage Sanskrit | Bhajan, mixed tradition in South India |
| Message | Religion propagation is not by sword, but by soul |
Is it a historical truth to come to India?
Yes, there are indications from historians, archeology and folk traditions. Although Western historians have some differences, the thousands of years old Nasrani tradition in India confirms this.
Why is it important today Thomas Day?
Saint Thomas is a symbol of service, sacrifice and dialogue in the era of hate in the name of religion. They say that the real purpose of religion is to add humanity, not to break.
FAQS
Q. How many churches were built by Saint Thomas in India?
Answer: 7 ancient churches, which are called ezharappallikal.
Q. Where were the saint Thomas killed?
Answer: In Maylapur, Chennai, in 72 AD.
Q. Is the arrival of Saint Thomas historically certified?
Answer: It is clearly mentioned in Indian tradition and Christian texts.
Q. Who celebrates this day?
Answer: Especially Catholic Church and St. Thomas Christian Community of India.
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