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+ | [[Image:Calling_Apostles.jpg|200px|left]]An '''[[Apostles|Apostle]]''' is one who is sent out by our Lord Jesus Christ to spread the gospel that he is the Messiah, that he is risen, and that we are being saved as a result. | ||
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− | + | '''''Recently featured:''''' [[Irene Chrysovalantou]], [[Paschal greeting]], [[Holy Week]], [[Byzantine Notation]], [[Nicholas of Japan]].<!--Newly [[:Category:Featured Articles|featured articles]] are presented every other '''Friday'''.-->'' | |
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Revision as of 08:24, May 5, 2006
The word apostle comes from the Greek αποστολος, literally meaning "one who is sent out." Originally a military term referring to a sortie sent out against the enemy, apostle has in the Christian context come to refer to a missionary spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Recently featured: Irene Chrysovalantou, Paschal greeting, Holy Week, Byzantine Notation, Nicholas of Japan.