The Life of St Peter
St Peter was a fisherman who became a disciple of Christ, who chose him to become an apostle and the leader of the Church.
The Martyrdom of St Paul (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
Tradition has it that St Paul was beheaded in Rome during the reign of the Roman Emperor Nero.
St John, Apostle and Evangelist (John 21:20-25)
St John the Evangelist was one of the Twelve Apostles and also wrote the Fourth Gospel, which describes him as the "beloved disciple". He went on to play a leading role in the Early Church.
St Jude the Apostle (Jude 1:1-2)
St Jude Thaddaeus was one of the Twelve Apostles, a relative of Christ and the author of one of the letters included in the New Testament.
St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Matthew 9:9-13)
St Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally considered the author of the gospel that bears his name. He was a tax collector before becoming a disciple.
The Martyrdom of St James (Acts 12:1-3)
St James Major was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of St John. He was put to death by King Herod early in the first century AD.
The Road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-19)
On the road from Jerusalem to Damascus, a man named Saul was floored by a flash of light and heard the voice of Christ. He then converted to Christianity - and became St Paul the Apostle.
The Election of St Matthias (Acts 1:15-26)
Following the death of Judas Iscariot, St Matthias - who was a disciple of Christ - was elected to take his place as one of the Twelve Apostles.