Posts with the category “fate-of-the-disciples”

By the end of the 1st century, there existed a tradition that Peter lived in Rome and further evidence is found in the Letter to the Romans by St. Ignatius, the early 2nd century bishop of Antioch – a...  Read More

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, Andrew is said to have preached in areas around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and he established the early orthodox church at Patras called the Church of Saint...  Read More

Tradition has James establishing Christianity in Spain, and he has become the patron saint of Spain....  Read More

Bartholomew has been mentioned in many accounts as having ministered in India, Ethiopia, Mesopotamia, Parthia (in Iran), Lyconia (in Turkey), and Armenia....  Read More

Just before He was arrested, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. His prayers were very intense and sorrowful, but the apostles all fell asleep, numerous times. Jesus said to them, “Are you...  Read More