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All the apostles except for St. John died the death of martyrs. Martyrs were considered as saints by the early Christian community. There was a failed attempt to make St. John a martyr also. Add to this the fact that each apostle was hand chosen by Our Lord to serve as apostles and each once served Our Lord by preaching the Gospel throughout the known world.
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The 12 apostles are considered saints in various Christian traditions due to their role in spreading the teachings of Jesus and establishing the early Christian church. They were revered for their faith, martyrdom, and contributions to the growth of Christianity. The process of their canonization as saints was based on widespread veneration by the faithful over centuries.
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How many disciples were saints?
Our Lord had 12 apostles. Of those, only Judas Iscariot is not a saint as he was the person who betrayed Our Lord. Matthias took his place as an apostle and he, too, is a saint. As far as disciples, this term means anyone who is a faithful follower of Our Lord - living or dead. There is no way to know this number.
How many brothers did st Andrew have?
According to Christian tradition, St. Andrew had one brother, named Simon Peter, who would later become one of Jesus' 12 apostles.
Was there apostles in the Old Testament?
No, the concept of apostles specifically refers to the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus in the New Testament.
Most of the twelve apostles were?
Most of the twelve apostles were fishermen in Galilee before being called by Jesus to be his disciples. They included Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
Who was Apostles to the Slavs?
The Apostles to the Slavs were Saints Cyril and Methodius. They were two brothers who were Byzantine Christian theologians and missionaries. They are credited with devising the Glagolitic alphabet and translating the Bible into the Old Church Slavonic language, thus spreading Christianity among the Slavic peoples.
Which of the twelve apostles is not recognized as a saint?
Of the original 12 apostles, Judas, who betrayed Our Lord, is not a saint. All the other apostles are considered as saints.
Are all the apostles saints?
No, Judas who betrayed Our Lord is not a saint. All the other apostles are considered saints.
At what age did Saint James become a disciple?
There are a number of saints named James, including two apostles. Please be specific.
Is Saint James the youngest out of the 12 children?
Please be specific as there are a number of saints named James including two apostles.
Who are the 12 apostles of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints?
Check out the "Related Links" below to see the current members of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Click on their photos for a biography.
Why are Methodist churches not named after saints?
Some are named after saints, mostly the apostles.
What did Saint James do to become a saint?
There are a number of saints named James so you need to be specific.
Who is Peter from The Bible?
He is one of the 12 apostles. He was picked by Jesus to become one of the first disciples.
The apostles creed was written by the 12 apostles in the 2nd century A.D.?
It was written by the 12 apostles
Who is the safe-keeper of revelation today?
12 apostles
When did St. John the Apostle become a saint?
Saint John was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and known to be the one most beloved by Christ. The apostles weren't canonized, but became saints, nonetheless. Therefore, there is no known date of when he became a saint.
Who found the 12 apostles?
Jesus himself found and selected the 12 apostles.
