Which of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ is credited with bringing Christianity to India?
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Option 1 : St. Thomas
The correct answer is St. Thomas.
- St. Thomas is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ who is credited with bringing Christianity to India through the Malabar coast in 52 AD.
- Thomas is commonly known as "doubting Thomas" because he initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus Christ when he was told of it.
- He later confessed his faith on seeing the wounds left over from crucifixion.
- He travelled outside Roman Empire to preach the gospel, travelling as far as the Tamalikkam in south India and reached Muziris of Tamallikam in 52 AD.
Thus, we can say that St. Thomas of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ is credited with bringing Christianity to India.
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