These were the 12 followers of Christ, called by him at the beginning of his ministry. They are named in the Gospel of Saint Matthew (Matthew 10: 1-4). The first to be called were Andrew and his broth [..]

Intellectual society formed at Cambridge University in 1820. Members have included Alfred Tennyson, Arthur Hallam, Bertrand Russell and E.M. Forster.  

The word means "those sent" or "messengers." It is used in the gospels to describe the Twelve, the inner group of Jesus' followers.

The term apostle comes from the Greek word “apostolos” meaning “messenger”. Apostles mean the “sent forth ones.” Apostle is a person who is a special witness or messenger chosen by Jesus to preach the [..]

According to Catholic legend, seven of the Apostles are buried at Rome. These seven are distinguished by a star (*).

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

Seaman's slang for knightheads, bollards, &c., for belaying warps to. They formerly had carved heads to represent the upper part of the human body.

the group of 12 disciples (including Peter, John, Matthew, and Judas) chosen by Christ to spread his teachings and whose writings are the basis of the New Testament of the Christian Bible