July 3 · St Thomas Day
2,000 years of Jesus in India
One of the world’s oldest Christian traditions.
St Thomas arrived in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD. July 3 – St. Thomas Day is the traditional martyrdom day of the Apostle. That day belongs to India. Indian Christian Day keeps that memory visible.
July 3 · St Thomas Day
2,000 years of Jesus in India
One of the world’s oldest Christian traditions.
St Thomas arrived in 52 AD and was martyred in 72 AD. July 3 – St. Thomas Day is the traditional martyrdom day of the Apostle. That day belongs to India. Indian Christian Day keeps that memory visible.
52 AD
Arrival in Kerala
72 AD
Martyrdom in Chennai
2030
Global Timelime
WHY THIS MATTERS
The story India
deserves to hear.
Indian Christianity is not a colonial import. It is nearly 2,000 years old — ancient, indigenous, and woven into the fabric of this nation. Followers of Jesus educated millions, built hospitals, championed dignity, and helped shape modern India. That story deserves to be told — and preserved for generations to come.
OUR CORE VALUES
Love
Unity across all denominations and traditions, with all who honour Jesus.
Serve
Acts of kindness — serving anyone in need, in India and around the world.
Celebrate
Honouring Jesus and the contribution of His followers to India’s development.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY
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About Us
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Vision 2030
Decade of celebration and the milestones that will impact India and the world toward 2030.
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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.