According to Christian tradition and historical accounts, Thomas the Apostle, also known as Doubting Thomas, died as a martyr. He was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and is best known for doubting the resurrection of Jesus until he saw and touched the wounds of Jesus with his own hands.
The exact details of Thomas' death vary among different historical sources, but it is generally believed that he preached the gospel after Jesus' ascension and traveled to various regions to spread Christianity. According to one tradition, Thomas went to India to preach the message of Jesus, where he faced persecution and martyrdom.
One account suggests that Thomas was killed by a spear, while another says he was killed by a local king or his soldiers for converting people to Christianity. The date and circumstances of his death are not precisely known, and some of the details may be based on oral tradition rather than historical records.
Thomas is revered as a saint in various Christian denominations, and his feast day is celebrated on July 3rd in the Roman Catholic Church and on October 6th in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His life and martyrdom continue to be an important part of Christian tradition and hagiography.