Eleven Faithful Apostles

1 ~ Andrew: First Apostle, Brother of Peter

2 ~ Bartholomew: Friend of Philip

3 ~ James the Greater: Brother of John

4 ~ James the Less: Relative of Christ, Brother of Jude, Author of Epistle

5 ~ John: “The Beloved,” Brother of James the Greater, Author of Gospel, 3 Epistles & Apocalypse

6 ~ Jude: “Thaddeus,” Relative of Christ, Brother of James the Less, Author of Epistle

7 ~ Matthew: “Levi,” Author of Gospel

8 ~ Peter: “Simon,” First Vicar of Christ, Brother of Andrew, Author of 2 Epistles

9 ~ Philip: Friend of Bartholomew

10 ~ Simon: “The Zealot,” Relative of Christ

11 ~ Thomas: “Didymus” (the twin), Doubter of Christ

(Names are in alphabetical order-this helps to memorize them!)

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