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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Early Christian leaders who spread their faith were known as-
A
apostles.
B
sages.
C
monks.
D
carriers.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After Jesus, the two most significant figures in Christianity are the apostles Peter and Paul/Saul. Paul, in particular, takes a leading role in spreading the teachings of Jesus to Gentiles (non Jews) in the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Acts 11, at the start of their missionary journeys, Paul the Apostle and Barnabas created a church and preached in Antioch for a year, during which time the followers of the church were called “Christians” for the first time. This was the first mention of the word “Christians” in the Bible.

Detailed explanation-3: -On November 30, we observe the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, the first disciple to be called by Jesus. Though we know more about his brother Peter, it was Andrew who first met Jesus.

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