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The apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come in1. Goa2. Karnataka3. Tamil Nadu4. Kerala

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kerala

Kerala is a state in the southwest corner of India.

  • It is surrounded by the sea on one side and hills on the other.
  • A number of spices like pepper, cloves and cardamoms are grown on the hills.
  • It is spices that made this region an attractive place for traders.
  • Jewish and Arab traders were the first to come here. 

  •  The Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come to Kerala nearly 2000 years ago and he is credited with bringing Christianity to India
  • According to traditional accounts of the Saint Thomas Christians of modern-day Kerala in India, Thomas is believed to have travelled outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel, travelling as far as the Malabar Coast which is in modern-day Kerala State, India.
  • According to their tradition, Thomas reached Muziris (modern-day North Paravur and Kodungalloor in Kerala State, India) in AD 52.

Thus, the apostle of Christ, St. Thomas is believed to have come to Kerala.



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