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God called him to take the gospel to the gentiles (non Jewish nations).
Act 9:15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he (this is speaking about Paul) is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
Act 15:7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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Was Saint Paul an apostle to?
He called himself the Apostle to the Gentiles.
Who is the patron saint of the Gentiles?
I know of no patron saint of the gentiles. However, St. Paul is called the Apostle of the Gentiles.
What is a nickname for the Saint Paul?
He is sometimes known as the "Apostle of the Gentiles" or "Apostle to the Gentiles."
What was Saint Paul's mission?
To spread Christianity to the gentiles.
Who first to preach to the Gentiles?
That was Saint Paul, who believed that God had given him the authority to be an apostle even though he was not one of the original 12 and had never known Jesus. Saint Paul believed that the message of Jesus was for all people, so he converted Gentiles into the Christian community. This angered some Palestinian Christians.Paul the Apostle was known as the 'Apostle to the Gentiles.' He undertook a number of missionary journeys in which he preached to the gentiles.
Is St. Paul a missonary saint?
Yes, St. Paul is considered a missionary saint. He is known for his extensive travels throughout the Mediterranean region to spread the teachings of Christianity. St. Paul's missionary work was instrumental in the early growth and spread of the Christian faith.
What is the difference between Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Saint Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is considered the first pope of the Catholic Church. Saint Paul was a Christian missionary and writer of the New Testament. Peter is known for his role as the leader of the apostles, while Paul is known for his missionary journeys and theological writings.
From which religion did the converts of Paul came from?
The converts were called earlier as gentiles.
What is Saint Paul of Nagasaki the patron saint of?
There is no Saint Paul of Nagasaki. There is, however, a church in Nagasaki called St. Paul.
If Jesus commanded his Apostles not to preach to the Gentiles and later commanded Paul to preach to the Gentiles isn't Jesus contradicting himself?
No, there is no contradiction. Jesus' initial instruction to the Apostles was specific to their mission at that time, focused on the people of Israel. The command to Paul to preach to the Gentiles came later as part of the broader plan to spread the Gospel to all nations. This shows the progression and expansion of the mission rather than a contradiction.
When did St. Paul become a saint?
St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles, died long before the canonization process had been instituted. He was proclaimed a saint by popular acclamation. He is what is called a "pre-congregational" saint.
Which apostles were gentile?
None of the 12 apostles, as far as we know, were Gentiles. All except Judas Iscariot (who was from the region called Iscaria) were Jews from Galilee. Paul, sometimes modestly referred to (by himself) as the 'least' of the apostles, who was not one of the 12 was also a Jew but also a Roman citizen. The only major character in the new testament who was a Gentile was Luke - the writer of the third Gospel and the Book of Acts, and a companion of Paul on his Missionary journeys. He was a Greek born in Antioch, and a physician.
