John was the son of Zebedee, a Galilean fisherman, and Salome. John and his brother James were among the first disciples called by Jesus.
Andrew as an apostle of Jesus - his first apostle.
Saint Thomas the Apostle is thought to have been a builder before becoming an apostle.
The apostles were Jewish, like Jesus Christ. The Christians did not fully form until years after Jesus' death and the placement of Saint Peter as the first Pope.
Saint James the Greater is known as the brother of Saint John the Apostle. They were both apostles of Jesus and were referred to as the "Sons of Thunder" in the Bible.
Yes, Paul from the New Testament is considered to be an Apostle. He is often referred to as the "Apostle Paul" and played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Saint Peter the Apostle was probably in his mid 30s at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Saint John the Apostle was the person appointed by Our Lord to care for his mother.
I believe he was fishing and Jesus told him to come with him.
Saint Augustine was a disciple in the sense he was a follower of Christ but he was not a disciple or apostle called by Jesus himself.
Yes The Apostle Paul didnt start to follow Jesus until after He had ascended into heaven.
According to tradition, Saint John the Apostle was present at the crucifixion of Jesus along with Jesus' mother Mary. Jesus entrusted Mary to John's care, saying, "Behold, your mother," and to Mary, "Woman, behold your son." John took Mary into his home and cared for her as his own mother.
Saint Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman government. Next he became an apostle of Jesus Christ. After he was martyred he became a saint.