**Twelve Apostles** (Greek: Δώδεκα Απόστολοι) refers to the twelve closest disciples of Jesus, chosen to spread his teachings. In Christian tradition, they are seen as foundational figures of the early Church. Their names and roles vary slightly across different denominations, with particular importance in Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant belief systems. > [!members]- Members > - [[Saint Peter]] > - [[John the Apostle]] > - [[Andrew the Apostle]] > - [[James the Great]] > - [[Philip the Apostle]] > - [[Bartholomew the Apostle]] > - [[Thomas the Apostle]] > - [[Matthew the Apostle]] > - [[James son of Alphaeus]] > - [[Jude the Apostle]] > - [[Simon the Zealot]] > - [[Judas Iscariot]] ## Selected quotes - [[Matthew 26.31-33, Jesus prophesies his disciples’ loss of faith after his death, St. Peter says he will not]] - [[Luke 22.21-32, Jesus prophecies his upcoming death and the disciples argue over leadership]] - [[John 13.18-24, Jesus says to accept his successor then prophesies his companion’s betrayal]] - [[Mark 14:17-21, Jesus prophesies his companion’s betrayal]]