Simon Peter
Also known as Simon or Cephas, he was a fisherman and is considered a prominent leader among the apostles. He was compassionate and loyal to Jesus, but he also showed doubt, even denying Jesus three times.
John
The brother of James, also known as the "beloved disciple". He was the youngest apostle and a close companion of Jesus. At the crucifixion, Jesus tells his mother, "Woman, here is your son", and to John He says, "Here is your mother".
Philip
Philip is described as a disciple from the city of Bethsaida. He is mentioned in the Gospels as bringing Bartholomew to Jesus. Jesus tests Philip (John 6:6) when he asks him how to feed the 5,000 people.
After His resurrection, Jesus sent His Apostles by the Great Commission to spread His teachings to all nations!
Bartholomew
Often paired with Philip, Bartholomew is also identified as Nathanael or Nathaniel, who appears in the Gospel of John. He is believed to have preached in India, where he left behind a copy of the Gospel of Matthew.
Matthew
A tax collector before becoming an apostle, he is credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew. He preached the gospel to the Jewish community in Judea, before going to other countries.
Thomas
Often remembered as "Doubting Thomas" for his initial scepticism about Jesus' resurrection, he later confessed his faith on seeing the wounds left over from the crucifixion.
James, son of Alphaeus
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, James, generally identified with “James the Less” had seen numerous demonstrations of Jesus’ divinity.
Jude
Also called Lebbaeus, he is sometimes identified with the apostle Thaddeus. In the Catholic Church, he is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes.
Simon the Zealot
One of the most obscure apostles, Simon The Zealot was one of the people who was closest to Jesus, and he spent about three years living with him, witnessing His miracles, and hearing His teachings.
Judas Iscariot
Judas betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin in the Garden of Gethsemane by kissing Him on the cheek and addressing Him as "master". His betrayal is seen as setting in motion the events that led to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, which brought salvation to humanity. Matthias
Chosen by God through the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot, his calling as an apostle was unique, it was made after Jesus ascended into heaven and before the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early Church. Andrew
Playing an important role as an early follower of Christ, Peter's brother Andrew was also a fisherman. He showed great faith in and love for Jesus and spent his last days as a missionary.
James
The son of Zebedee and brother of John. He was one of the first apostles to be called by Jesus. A close confidant of Jesus, he and his brother were given the surname of Boanerges, which means "sons of thunder".
