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Synopsis

Saint 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 traveling and spreading the gospel. 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 skeptical about Jesus’ resurrection, but later proclaimed Jesus, “My Lord and My God.”
  • Industries
    • Christianity
  • Cultural Associations
    • Arabic/Middle Eastern
  • Death Year: 72
  • Death date: December 21, 72
  • Death City: Mylapore
  • Death Country: India

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CITATION INFORMATION

  • Article Title: Saint Thomas Biography
  • Author: Biography.com Editors
  • Website Name: The Biography.com website
  • Url: https://www.biography.com/religious-figures/saint-thomas
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  • Publisher: A&E; Television Networks
  • Last Updated: September 15, 2020
  • Original Published Date: April 2, 2014

QUOTES

  • My Lord and my God.