Holy Apostles
On June 30/July 13, we observe the feast day of the Holy Apostles—the men selected by Christ to be his followers and evangelists. Each of the Apostles has their own feast day in addition to their collective remembrance, and the resources collected below are suitable for use any time.
Resources by Apostle
St. Peter
- St. Peter from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- Christ & St. Peter coloring from the Antiochian Archdiocese
- Life of St. Peter from the OCA
St. Paul
- St. Paul and His Journeys from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- Life of St. Paul from the OCA
St. John the Theologian
- St. John and the Revelation from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- September 26: Apostle John from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. John from the OCA
St. Matthew
- Calling of St. Matthew from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- November Saints lesson and printables from Orthodox Pebbles
- November 16: Apostle Matthew from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. Matthew from the OCA
St. Luke
- October 18: Apostle Luke from St. Kosmas
- St. Luke the Apostle print from Draw Near Designs
- Life of St. Luke from the OCA
St. Thomas
- Doubting Thomas from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- October 6: Apostle Thomas from St. Kosmas
- Doubting Thomas coloring from the Antiochian Archdiocese
- Life of St. Thomas from the OCA
St. Philip
- Pentecost and St. Philip from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- November Saints lesson and printables from Orthodox Pebbles
- November 14: Apostle Philip from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. Philip from the OCA
St. Andrew the First-Called
- St. Andrew, First Patriarch of Constantinople from Orthodox Christian Education
- November Saints lesson and printables from Orthodox Pebbles
- November 30: Apostle Andrew from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. Andrew from the OCA
St. James, Son of Alphaeus
- October 9: Apostle James from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. James from the OCA
St. James, Brother of the Lord
- October 23: Apostle James from St. Kosmas
- Life of St. James from the OCA
Resources & Activites for the Apostles
- The Gospels and the Four Evangelists from Orthodox Pebbles
- Four Evangelists Coloring Pages: St. John, St. Luke, St. Mark, St. Matthew from the Orthodox Illustration Project
- Twelve Apostles Activity from Orthodox Christian Education
- Apostles Epistles from Many Mercies
- Fishers of Men Craft from Orthodox Mom
- Holy Apostles Coloring Book from Potamitis Publishing
- Calling of the Fishermen from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- Road to Emmaeus from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- Spread of the Gospel from Dr. Pat’s Super Sunday School Curriculum
- Family Activities for Ss. Peter & Paul from Ascetic Life of Motherhood
- Festal Learning Basket, Ss. Peter & Paul from Charming the Birds from the Trees
- “Champions of Faith” Lesson from the OCA
- How to Recognize the Twelve Apostles in Icons from A Reader’s Guide to Orthodox Icons
- Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles from the OCA (includes list of individual apostles' feast days)
Books about the Apostles
- The Twelve Apostles from Potamitis Publishing
- A Walk Through Acts: An Overview of the Acts of the Apostles in 26 Lessons from Ancient Faith
- Paul: Apostle to the Nations from New Rome Press
- The Disciples of Christ by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing from Ancient Faith
- The Four Evangelists by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing from Ancient Faith
- The Religion of the Apostles: Orthodox Christianity in the First Century by Stephen De Young
- St. Paul the Pharisee: Jewish Apostle to All Nations by Stephen de Young