Saint Thomas meaning

UK /seɪnt ˈtɒməs/ US /seɪnt ˈtɑməs/ 3 syllables

Saint Thomas (noun): the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes.

Saint Thomas has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Saint Thomas as a noun

  1. the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes

    Synonyms: Thomas, St. Thomas, doubting Thomas, Thomas the doubting Apostle

    Type of: Apostle, saint

  2. (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, Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas

    Type of: theologian, saint, Doctor of the Church

How to pronounce Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas is pronounced /seɪnt ˈtɒməs/ in British English and /seɪnt ˈtɑməs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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