Indian Christian Day Uses Martyrdom of Apostle Thomas to Unite the Diaspora
July 3 has long been observed as Saint Thomas Day, commemorating the death of the apostle considered by many to be the patron saint of India. Now it is also celebrated as Indian Christian Day (Yeshu Bhakti Divas), an annual opportunity for Jesus followers of Asian Indian origin to preserve their distinctive identity and their global presence by uniting across their many languages, denominations, regions, customs, and creeds.