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1. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   "Apostle Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
   - Paul, Saint Paul, St. Paul, Paul the Apostle, Apostle of the Gentiles, Saul, Saul of Tarsus

Type of: Apostelic Father, Apostle, missionary, missioner, saint

Encyclopedia: Apostle Paul