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Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (India)
Also called: Feast of Doubting Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle, Mar Thoma
July 3 (fixed)
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The feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, who according to ancient tradition brought Christianity to India in 52 AD and was martyred in Chennai (Madras) in 72 AD.
For the Thomas Christians of Kerala (India), the oldest Christian community in Asia, this feast is of extraordinary importance — they trace their faith directly to Thomas. It usually falls on or around July 3 (fixed).
It is especially important in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- India
- Themes
- Apostles, Church History
- Liturgical colour
- Red
Common questions
Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (India) is observed on July 3 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, who according to ancient tradition brought Christianity to India in 52 AD and was martyred in Chennai (Madras) in 72 AD. For the Thomas Christians of Kerala (India), the oldest Christian community in Asia, this feast is of extraordinary importance — they trace their faith directly to Thomas. The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas at Mylapore (Chennai
It is associated with Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.
