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July 3 · Feast · Red

St Thomas, Apostle

Called Didymus, 'the Twin.' Famous for needing to see the risen Christ before he would believe — and then making the highest confession in the gospels: 'My Lord and my God.' Tradition takes him to India.

When is the feast of St Thomas, Apostle?

The feast is celebrated on July 3 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Thomas, Apostle?

The feast of St Thomas, Apostle is celebrated on July 3 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Thomas, Apostle?

Called Didymus, 'the Twin.' Famous for needing to see the risen Christ before he would believe — and then making the highest confession in the gospels: 'My Lord and my God.' Tradition takes him to…

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