The Holy Apostle Thomas, born in Galilee, became one of the twelve Apostles, following Christ and strengthening the faith of the Church with his doubt when he did not believe in the resurrection of the Lord until he saw Him himself. After the ascension of Christ, he was commanded to preach in India, where he converted many pagans to the true faith.
Thomas, meeting the merchant Abban, disguised himself as a skilled builder and went to India. On the way, he participated in a wedding celebration, where, despite mockery, he remained true to his faith. After the miraculous punishment of the wine steward who insulted him, Thomas blessed the newlyweds, leading to their spiritual awakening.
Upon arriving in India, he began to preach and perform miracles, including healings and exorcisms. He also built a church, distributing royal gold to the poor. King Gundaphorus, upon learning of his activities, initially imprisoned him, but later, seeing the miracles, believed in Christ.
Thomas was also a witness to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, when all the Apostles gathered to bid farewell to her. He arrived late and, seeing the empty tomb, confirmed his faith in her Assumption.
In Meliapore, he performed many miracles, including healing the demoniac son of the king, which led to a mass conversion of people to Christ. Ultimately, after a martyr's death at the hands of pagans, his relics became a source of miracles and healings, strengthening the faith of Christians in India.
