The Apostles were first called ''Christians'' in Antioch. They were called so to make fun of them, actually. But it stuck on as a name.
Pope Pius X bestowed the title "Apostles of the Catechism" on the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) during his pontificate.
Early Christian leaders that helped set up churches and spread the message of Jesus are called apostles. The apostles were chosen by Jesus himself and played a crucial role in establishing and guiding the early Christian community. They were responsible for spreading the teachings of Jesus and laying the foundations of the Christian faith.
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
All the Christian churches are continuing the work of the apostles.
As the term 'Christian' means a follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then those He called first into His inner circle - the 12 Apostles - were the first 'Christian men.'
Christians were first called Christians in Antioch, that is recorded in the 'Acts of the Apostles' in the New Testament.
The Apostles' Creed developed over time and does not have a single author. It is believed to be a statement of faith originating from the early Christian community and is traditionally associated with the apostles, summarizing key Christian beliefs.
Clergy
The Christian leaders believed to have lived in the first generation after the death of Jesus are called the apostles. They were followed by the Apostolic Fathers, leading into the second century. In the next stage of early Christianity, its leaders are called the Church Fathers.
The people whom the apostles converted followed Christianity and so on and so on.
The Apostles creed
The Apostles Creed is a profession of faith. It is a summary of the main points of the Christian faith.