“The habit of positive thinking”. This is one of the student characteristics of SKH St. Thomas’ Church. SKH St. Thomas’ Church is more than just a place of worship. It is a place of learning. It is a place of growth.
The full name of SKH St. Thomas’ Church in Chinese is \”\u8056\u516c\u6703\u8056\u591a\u99ac\u5802\”. The English name is SKH St. Thomas’ Church. The address of SKH St. Thomas’ Church is 213 Nam Cheong Street.
The church is an Anglican denomination. It is dedicated to St. Thomas. St. Thomas was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Do you know the story of Doubting Thomas? Thomas doubted Jesus’ resurrection. He said he would not believe until he saw the nail prints in Jesus’ hands. He wanted to put his fingers where the nails had been. He wanted to put his hand into Jesus’ side. Jesus appeared to Thomas. He invited Thomas to touch his wounds. Thomas then believed. He exclaimed, “My Lord and my God”.
The name Thomas means twin. In Greek twin is Didymos. Thomas is also known as Judas Thomas in early Syrian traditions.
Thomas is said to have traveled to India to preach the Gospel. He may have even visited China.
The feast day of St. Thomas is celebrated on different days. Traditional Roman Catholics and some Anglicans celebrate it on December 21. Most modern liturgical calendars celebrate it on July 3. The Eastern Orthodox Church venerates Thomas on multiple days. These days include June 20, June 30 and October 6.
Tradition says Thomas was the only witness to the Assumption of Mary. The other apostles were in Jerusalem. Thomas was in India. After Mary’s burial, Thomas was transported to her tomb. There he saw her bodily assumption into heaven.
Some stories say Thomas landed in India in AD 52. He was martyred near Madras in AD 72. Thomas is believed to have established seven churches in Kerala.
There is a tradition that Thomas visited China. This is found in the Malayalam ballad Thoma Ramban Pattu. It says Thomas went to India. Then he went to China. Finally, he returned to India. He died there.
Syrian Christian tradition says Thomas was killed by a spear in India. His body was buried in Mylapore. Relics of St. Thomas are kept at San Thome Basilica in Mylapore.
In AD 232 some of Thomas’ relics were moved to Edessa. An Indian king sent them. The king is named Mazdai in Syriac sources.
The finger bones of Saint Thomas were discovered in Mosul Iraq in 1964. They were moved to a monastery in 2014.
Thomas is an important figure in Christian history. He is remembered for his faith. He is remembered for his missionary work. SKH St. Thomas’ Church stands as a testament to his legacy. It is a place where people can come to learn. They can worship. They can grow in their faith.