Learn about the Apostle Thomas, see Thomas the Apostle facts, and learn about his time as a disciple of Jesus. Read about how he earned his name 'Doubting Thomas.' Updated: 11/21/2023 Table of Contents Thomas the Apostle: Facts and Overview St. Thomas the Apostle's Biography Thomas the...
"I was born in the way of truth: though my childhood was unaware of the greatness of the benefit, I knew it when trial came." Ephrem (or Eprhaim) the Syrian left us hundreds of hymns and poems on the faith that inflamed and inspired the whole Church, but few facts about his own ...
representing some notable apostles of Jesus Christ, but not 12 Apostles, since the towers of Matthew and John are located in the central area as towers of Evangelists. Besides these 12 towers, other 6 taller towers will be situated in the central area of the church, among these 6 towers 4...
and are of God’s household, having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whome the whole building being fitted together is growing into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are being built together into ...
I come to you from a liberated South Africa, a nation that many of you helped to set free. I come from a continent about which more is written but less is understood; so I come with a message that is straight-forward and simple. Like the Apostle Paul on his return from the provinces...
Bishop during the Decian persecution Cyprian was born of wealthy pagan parents and was educated in law. He practiced as a lawyer in Carthage before he was converted toChristianityabout 246. Inbaptismhe found complete release from the sinful and useless life he believed he had led hitherto. Withi...
Saint ThomasStatue of Saint Thomas, St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park, Chicago.(more) Apostle, (from Greek apostolos,“person sent”), any of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus Christ. The term is sometimes also applied to others, especially Paul, who was converted to ...
One, known as a "sedile," was a small seat attached to the front of the cross, about halfway down. Both Irenaus and Justin Martyr, early church fathers, describe the cross of Jesus as having five extremities rather than four; the fifth was probably the "sedile"." Biblical Archaeology ...
Nothing is known about St. Sebastian's youth other than the fact he may have come from southern France and he was educated in Milan. He joined the Roman Army in 283 AD, ostensibly to be of service to other Christians who were being persecuted by the Romans. St. Sebastian distinguished hi...
St. Francis Xavier did not introduce Christianity to India. Tradition states thatSt. ThomastheApostlearrived at Malankara in southwestern India in 52ceand established congregations in seven villages there. Thiscommunitygrew into theThomas Christians, who are centered inKerala, a state on theMalabar ...