apostles
- plural of apostle.
Example Sentences
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Pope Francis had performed this ceremony, which re-enacts Jesus's gesture toward his apostles, among marginalised people, whether prisoners, migrants or the homeless.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
As a viewer marches down the nave toward the high altar, the apostles also come into view, on a trompe l’oeil ledge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
The high-relief altar front of gilded copper figures with enameled halos, 7 feet wide and nearly 3 feet tall, powerfully articulates the apostles.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
One of the things that is distinct about independent charismatic sector of Christianity is that people believe in modern-day apostles and prophets.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2024
He was reaching down to the apostles above the altar to present the four rolled-up sheepskins of the Gospels.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
