Indian Christian Day - Love | Serve

A Movement to celebrate the 2000-year heritage of Lord Jesus Christ in India and honour the contributions of Jesus’ followers to nation-building.

2025: Celebrate Contribution in Literacy, Literature & Language Development

Followers of Lord Jesus Christ have made incredible contributions in literacy, literature, and language development in India. These language pioneers documented languages, standardized scripts, translated texts, established printing presses, and founded newspapers - creating a lasting legacy that continues to shape India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage today.

Vision Statement

To honor and celebrate the 2000-year heritage of Christ followers in India since the arrival of St. Thomas the Apostle in AD 52, while recognizing the substantial contributions made by Indian Christians to nation-building, preserving our identity within India's rich cultural heritage, and fostering national unity and progress.

Significance of July 3

July 3rd, is the traditionally accepted martyrdom day of Apostle St. Thomas, Apostle of India, disciple of Lord Jesus Christ, who arrived in India in 52 AD and was martyred in Chennai in 72 AD.

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Declaration of 3 July 2021

An annual day of remembrance by the Indian followers of Lord Jesus Christ, to celebrate the person and message of JESUS CHRIST which was brought to India in 52 AD by one of His twelve disciples, St. Thomas the Apostle.

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Decade of Celebration

A decade-long celebration (2021-2030), to honour the 2000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Lord Jesus Christ, whose teaching and life principles have helped to shape and transform India and the world.

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Launch of 3 July 2021

The Declaration of July 3, as Indian Christian Day / Yeshu Bhakti Divas was held on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The online launch programs were organized in different languages in various parts of India. The events featured greetings from the Heads of Church denominations and from community, business & lay leaders, including speeches from the Chief Ministers of Meghalaya, Nagaland & Mizoram. Celebrations were also held all over India, with acts of love & kindness and special services to commemorate the historic launch.