The reason for Saint Thomas' arrival in Kerala is a matter of historical debate, but it is believed that he came to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Jewish and Tamil Brahmin communities who had settled in the region. According to tradition, he established seven churches in different parts of Kerala, which still exist today.
The Levite family, to which Saint Thomas is said to have belonged, had a priesthood that was believed to have been passed down from Moses through generations. This gave them an extraordinary power and influence in Jewish society.
There is some evidence to suggest that Saint Thomas was killed by a person belonging to the Tamil Brahmin community, as a Shiva temple in Mylapore is said to have been built on the spot where he was martyred. However, the exact circumstances of his death remain a mystery.
Overall, the story of Saint Thomas and his evangelization of Kerala is an important part of the region's history and religious tradition.
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