Faith Expressions

List: First Twelve Apostles of Christ

The list contains the names of the first twelve apostles of Christ. The word apostle is often associated with the term disciple. It means a follower, and in the case of the first twelve, it means a special follower who attends to the needs of his leader. Judas Iscariot is a perfect exception.

  • Simon who was named Peter by Christ
  • Andrew the brother of Simon
  • John, son of the Zebedee and the beloved disciple
  • James the Greater and the brother of John
  • Philip
  • Bartholomew
  • Thomas
  • Matthew who was a tax collector
  • James the Lesser and the son of Alpheus
  • Thaddaeus
  • Simon the Patriot
  • Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus