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Thomas the Apostle
Roman martyr and saint
Died
December 21st, 72 1952 years ago — None years old
Thomas served as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is traditionally associated with missionary work in India, where he is credited with founding several churches. His martyrdom is believed to have occurred in India, where he was killed for his faith. He is often depicted as a figure of doubt due to his initial skepticism about Jesus' resurrection but later affirmed his belief. His contributions to early Christianity established him as a significant figure in the spread of the faith.
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