SPEAR Factoids about

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Personal Information

Place of residence:

Thomas was from Armenia. See factoid page

Sanctity:

Thomas was a saint. See factoid page

Relationships

John of Ephesus commemorated Thomas. See factoid page

Thomas the Armenian and Anonymous 3233 were spouses. See factoid page

John had enmity for Thomas the Armenian. See factoid page

Thomas the Armenian was the child of Šnq. See factoid page

Events

Thomas went before the king, and released all of his wealth and property. See factoid page

Unlike Šnq who was cruel and rapacious, Thomas devoted his life to the poor, sick, widowed, and orphaned. See factoid page

Thomas and his wife built a monastery. See factoid page

Brothers and sisters came from Cappadocia to educate Thomas and his wife in religion. Many followed Thomas in selling their possessions. Thomas devoted himself to an ascetic life. See factoid page

Thomas bought books from Alexandria and spices from Edessa. See factoid page

After 12 years, persecution against Thomas and the brothers came from Armenia, instigated by Ephraim. See factoid page

Many of the persecuted convent leaders and bishops flocked to Thomas, so John targeted him in the persecution. See factoid page

Those who had assembled to Thomas, over 800, were brought before the satrap, who demanded that they accept the decress of the Council of Chalcedon or they would have to leave Armenia. John commanded Thomas to leave as well. See factoid page

Because of the persecution of John, Thomas and his followers departed from Armenia. Travelling to the district of Claudias, Thomas build two monasteries on a mountain overlooking the Euphrates. See factoid page

Thomas and Maria and their sons committed themselves to a diet of only fruit and some grain, tasting bread and wine only when absolutely necessary. See factoid page

Thomas died in the royal city and was buried in the monastery of Mar Mama. Maria died at the same time in Armenia. See factoid page

Šnq purchased expensive educations for Thomas at Berytus and Antioch. See factoid page

Šnq died, giving his position and wealth to his son, Thomas. See factoid page

Thomas decided to sell his possessions and forfeit his position, giving his life to God and the poor. See factoid page

How to cite:

“Person Page for ,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, $nav-base/aggregate/person/2126.html, 2023-10-10T10:08:31.917-04:00.