Mount Athos weathered lithography (icon) of Saints Twelve Apostles in pine wood with carved decoration.

The Holy Twelve Apostles are the disciples who were chosen by Jesus Christ and followed him until the Ascension. Their names are: Peter, Andrew, James & John the sons of Zebedee, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude the brother of James, Simon & Matthias.

The Orthodox Christian Church commemorates them on June 30 of each year.

Apolytikion of Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles

Third Tone

O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.