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Saint Thomas

noun

The Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes. Synonyms: doubting Thomas, St. Thomas, Thomas, Thomas the doubting Apostle.

(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274). Synonyms: Aquinas, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, St. Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Aquinas.

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... which I was eventually led captive by an importunate sacristan, is quite another affair, though indeed I suppose it may also be spoken of as a work of art. It is a rich museum of relics, and contains the head of Saint Thomas Aquinas, wrapped up in a napkin and exhibited in a glass case. The sacristan took a lamp and guided me about, presenting me to one saintly remnant after an- other. The impression was grotesque, but sorne of the objects were contained in curious old cases of beaten silver ...

— A Little Tour in France • Henry James

... the battle with the fleet from Mindanao, and the victory of the Spanish, off the coast of that island and the cape known as Punta de Flechas, on the day of the blessed Saint Thomas the Apostle, December ...

— The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 (Vol 27 of 55) • Various

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