St. Thomas was one of the original apostles of Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. St. Thomas is often referred to as "doubting Thomas" because he did not believe Jesus met the other disciples because he was not present. But eventually he did meet Jesus in the second apparition of Jesus and cried out "My Lord and My God". Tradition says that at the dispersal of the Apostles after Pentecost this saint was sent to evangelize to the Parthians, Medes, and Persians. He ultimately reached India, carrying the Faith to the Malabar coast, which still boasts a large native population calling themselves "Christians of St. Thomas".
Saint Thomas was mentioned in several texts, including one document called The Passing of Mary, which claims Thomas was the only one to witness the Assumption of Mary into heaven, while the other apostles were transported to Jerusalem to witness her death. While the other apostles were with Mary, Thomas was left in India until after her first burial, when he was transported to her tomb and he saw her bodily assumption into heaven, when her girdle was left behind.
St. Thomas please pray for all Architects to build safe buildings.
Patron of: Architects.
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