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Birth and Childhood

Apostle K.T. Thomas was born to Mr. Idichandi Thomas and Mrs. Dinamma at Kallissery, in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore, now a part of Kerala state, on the 18^th of June, 1927.

The family was part of the Brethren movement. His parents were devout Christians. His mother, especially, was a prayerful woman.

A Reckless Soldier

After matriculation, young Thomas joined the British Indian army without the consent of his loving father. As a soldier, he learnt discipline in good measure.

However, he lived a godless life even though he had several opportunities to draw closer to God.

This self proclaimed atheist lived a wanton life, pursuing alcohol and other addictions.

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In the mean time, his parents interceded for him before the Lord.

Close Encounters With Death

In 1947, he had three close encounters with death. The first occurred while he was stationed near the Pakistan border. A Pakistani supporter suddenly appeared, thre