Tradition says that he was a farmer before he became a disciple.
Peter was a commercial fisherman before becoming an apostle.
Some traditions say that Jude was a farmer before becoming an apostle.
Saint Thomas the Apostle is thought to have been a builder before becoming an apostle.
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.
Zebedee and Salome are said to be the parents of St. John the Apostle.
Peter was a commercial fisherman before becoming an apostle.
There are a number of saints that are patron saints of hospitals but Saint Jude Thaddeus is the only apostle on the list.
Some traditions say that Jude was a farmer before becoming an apostle.
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.
Before he became an apostle Paul lived in Tarsus. Once he became an apostle he called no place home as he traveled almost constantly.
Before he became an apostle Paul lived in Tarsus. Once he became an apostle he called no place home as he traveled almost constantly.
Before becoming an apostle Andrew was a professional fisherman.
Before he became an apostle Peter was a fisherman in the family fishing business.
Yes, the feast day of Saint Simon the Apostle is on October 28. He shares the day with Saint Jude Thaddeus.
Saint Thomas the Apostle is thought to have been a builder before becoming an apostle.
Yes, St. Jude Thaddeus was one of the 12 apostles.
Both James the Greater and James the Less were probably fishermen before they became apostles.