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Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus Christ. He was a fisherman, and brought his brother Simon (Saint Peter) to Jesus. He continued to be present throughout Jesus' ministry, but accounts of his life in the early Church are vague. There i...

John was the prophet who preached the coming of Christ as the Messiah. He was related to Jesus through his mother Saint Elizabeth, cousin of the Virgin Mary. John preached in the desert, baptising in the river Jordan those who repented their sins...

John and James, sons of Zebedee, were fishermen who became disciples of Jesus. Both were present throughout his ministry and Passion. John is thought to be the person referred to in the Gospel of Saint John as 'the beloved disciple', who was close...

Joseph was betrothed to the Virgin Mary at the time the Angel Gabriel visited her to announce the conception of Jesus. Later an angel appeared to Joseph in a vision telling him to take Mary as his wife because she had conceived by the Holy Spirit...

The Court of Heaven is made up of the ranks of saints and angels who surround the throne of God, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Virgin Mary. They appear in the Last Judgement and the Coronation of the Virgin.

Disciples are the devoted followers of a leader, usually a religious teacher. In the context of the Christian faith disciples are any followers of Jesus Christ. The term may be applied to the twelve Apostles, but they should be distinguished from...

The Queen of Heaven is one of the roles of the Virgin Mary. When depicted as such she is usually shown being crowned by her son, Jesus Christ, after her Assumption. In this role she acts as an intercessor on behalf of mankind.