Saint Thomas

Definitions of Saint Thomas

1. noun

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

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   Apostle

   (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

   saint

   a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
2. noun

   (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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   Doctor, Doctor of the Church

   (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching

   saint

   a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

   theologian, theologiser, theologist, theologizer

   someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology