Jesus was Brought to India by Doubting (Saint) Thomas

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Saint Thomas doubted the resurrection of Jesus but he was the Apostle who spread the word of Christ in India. Famous and popular church of Mount Mary is an evidence of the vigor and strength of the faith in India. These crosses, trinkets, statuettes and candles are popular souvenirs for vistors to Mumbai churches.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Apostle

Mind Your Shoes!!

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Mind Your Shoes!! In India devotees usually take off their shoes, considering them dirty, before entering temples. Therefore this warning outside Mount Mary Church in Mumbai. “Please do not leave your footwear at the church door.They might go missing.”

Miraculous Mount Mary Church

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People suffering from various ailments offer candles in the shape of the ailing body part and are miraculously cured. This is famous Mount Mary Church of Bandra, Mumbai. People come from all over the world to offer prayers and light candles in front of Mother Mary’s prominent statue.

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