Poor Thomas, little is known about him, yet he made one remark and has been branded as the “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: ” My Lord and My God!’ and, in so expressing his faith, gave Christians a prayer that will be said till the end of time. To this day, Saint Thomas is venerated as the Apostle f India. In fact, in the Western coast of India, there holds that he built seven churches, was martyred during prayer by a spearing on the “Big Hill” near Madras, and was buried in Mylapore, on the east coast of India. Ultimately, St. Thomas’ remains were transported to Ortona, Italy, Where they reside today.
