Apostle · 1st century
Thomas
Holy, Glorious Apostle Thomas
New Calendar October 6 Old Calendar October 19
Why they are a saint
Thomas was one of the Twelve; confessed the risen Christ ('My Lord and my God'). Tradition holds he preached in India and was martyred there. The years given for this life are 1st century. The Church commemorates him with the apostolic company that first carried the Gospel.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for india (traditional enlightener), architects. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Thomas, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.