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Saint Thomas the Apostle
Feast July 3Apostle and martyr

Saint Thomas the Apostle

The apostle who doubted and then proclaimed "My Lord and my God!"; December 21 is his traditional feast, while his universal feast is now July 3.

Georges de La Tour, Saint Thomas, c. 1625–1630 (public domain)

Who was Saint Thomas the Apostle?

Thomas, called Didymus or "the Twin," was one of the Twelve. He bravely told the others to go with Jesus to Bethany "that we may die with him," and after the Resurrection he refused to believe until he could touch the Lord's wounds, then made the great confession, "My Lord and my God!" According to ancient tradition he carried the Gospel as far as India, where he was martyred near Chennai (Mylapore). For centuries his feast was kept on December 21; since the 1969 calendar reform the universal Church celebrates him on July 3, but December 21 remains his traditional date and is still kept in some places.

Feast day and traditions

His tomb is venerated at the San Thome Basilica in Chennai, and relics are kept in Ortona, Italy. The "St. Thomas Christians" of India trace their faith to his preaching.

Prayer

Saint Thomas, you touched the wounds of the risen Lord; help us to believe even when we cannot see, and to say with you, "My Lord and my God." Amen.

Novena

To pray a novena that ends on the eve of the feast, begin on June 24 and finish on July 2.

Mass readings

Read the Mass readings for July 3 from the US bishops (USCCB).

Open readings →

Celebrate as a family

Light the Advent candles and let each person share one question about faith; then pray together, "My Lord and my God."

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