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- Despite popular claims, it is not possible to prove that eleven of the twelve apostles died as martyrs. For some of the lesser-known apostles, such as Matthias and Simon the Zealot, the evidence suggesting such fates is too late, contradictory, and legend-filled to be trustworthy.
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How do we know that every apostle except John died for his faith, and are those sources reliable?The tradition of apostles' martyrdom goes back at least to the beginning of the third...
St. Matthew, The Roman Martyrology conveys, was martyred, although the manner of his death is disputed. Finally, tradition also holds that St. Simon (the Zealot), the son of Clopas and who is also called Jude, was martyred, as was his apostolic companion, St. Jude (Thaddeus).
May 27, 2024 · How did Apostle Andrew die? Andrew, one of the original 12 disciples of Jesus, suffered a martyr's fate. As we journey together through time, let us draw closer to this Saint's story and his divine calling. Combining rich traditions and historical sources, such as the accounts from the Acts of Andrew, we discover fascinating aspects of Andrew's ...
- 1- Simon
- 2-Andrew
- 3-James Son of Zebedee
- 4-John
- 5-Philip
- 6- Bartholomew
- 7-Thomas
- 8-Matthew The Tax Collector
- 9-James Son of Alphaeus
- 10- Thaddaeus
A second-century apocryphal text called Acts of Peter claimed that Peter was crucified upside down, at his request for he didn’t feel worthy to die as Jesus did. The apostle was murdered in Rome by Emperor Nero around 64 AD, after the Great Fire of Rome. Jesus predicted Peter’s death when He said to him, “when you are old you will stretch out your ...
According to the apocryphal book of Acts of Andrews, this apostle was martyred by crucifixion in the Greek city of Patras around 60 AD. Like his brother Peter, Andrew didn’t consider himself worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus. And so he was tied to a cross which was hung in an X shape instead of a T shape.
We read about his death in the book of Acts: “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword” (Acts 12:1–2). King Herod wanted to please the Jews by killing him (Acts 12:3). Scholars generally believe he was killed in Jerusa...
Tertullian, a Christian writer in the second and third centuries, recorded that before the Romans exiled John, they brought him into a coliseum and immersed him in a barrel of boiling oil. When he emerged unharmed, the entire coliseum converted to Christianity. Later, during Domitian’s persecution in the middle ’90s, he was exiled to the island of ...
The Acts of Philip document gives an account of his martyrdom. It records that he led a proconsul’s wife to the Lord. So, the proconsul, in revenge, killed him.
Foxe’s Book of Martyrs claims that in India, “He was at length cruelly beaten and then crucified by the impatient idolaters.”
The apocryphal Acts of Thomas says this apostle was martyred in Mylapore, India, where he was stabbed with spears. Syrian Christian tradition postulates he was martyred in Mylapore on July 3, 72 AD.
In Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, it is recorded about Matthew: “The scene of his labors was Parthia, and Ethiopia, in which latter country he suffered martyrdom, being slain with a halberd in the city of Nadabah, A.D. 60.”
Hippolytus, a theologian who lived in the second and third centuries, recorded about James’ death: “And James the son of Alphaeus, when preaching in Jerusalem was stoned to death by the Jews, and was buried there beside the temple.”
Luke replaces the name Thaddeus with “Judas son of James” (Luke 6:16 and Acts 1:13). And John mentions Thaddeus, calling him “Judas (not Iscariot)” (John 14:22). According to “The Golden Legend,” when Simon and Jude commanded demons to come out of idols, the religious leaders killed them: “And when the bishops saw this, they ran upon the apostles a...
Aug 4, 2017 · The willingness of the apostles to suffer and die for their faith is one of the most commonly cited arguments for the Resurrection. Yet what is the evidence they actually died as martyrs? Two key initial points need to be made.
Feb 22, 2024 · The lives of the Twelve Apostles were marked by profound experiences, remarkable faith, and, in many cases, martyrdom. Their stories are woven into the fabric of the New Testament, and their contributions have left an indelible mark on the Christian faith.
Nov 4, 2013 · The early, consistent and unanimous testimony is that Peter died as a martyr. This does not prove that the resurrection is true. But it shows the depth of the apostles’ convictions. They were not liars. They truly believed Jesus rose from the grave and they were willing to give their lives for it.
