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Thomas was from Armenia. See factoid page
Thomas was a saint. See factoid page
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
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