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Is it 100% true that Thomas, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus, came to India?
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#127782. Asked by mariappank511. (Nov 14 12 1:47 AM)
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zigzag_2100

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Thomas was the doubter, which is apropos, as many folks doubt whether anything in the Bible could be called 100% true.
True or not, Thomas the Apostle is allegedly the only apostle who ventured outside of the Roman Empire, including to India:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Apostle
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Paulus123

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According to Eusebius' record, Thomas and Bartholomew were assigned to Parthia and India. The Didascalia (dating from the end of the 3rd century) states, "India and all countries condering it, even to the farthest seas..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Apostle
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gme24

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According to the Greek Orthodox church, Thomas did martyr in India in the town of Mailapur. His feast day is on October 6.
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