Andrew : Andrew was crucified on a X-shaped cross. After being whipped severely by seven soliders, they tied his body to the cross with cords to prolong his agony. When he was led to the cross, Andrew saluted it in these words - "I have long expected this happy hour. The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it". He continued to preach his tormentors for 2 days until he died.
Simon :
Called as Zealot, travelled widely and was crucified in Brittainnia (Europe), what is today called Britain.
Barthelomew :
Also known as Nathaniel had his ministry in areas including Armanea and India. He was beaten, whipped and then his skin was totally peeled off before he was crucified on the cross head down.
Sources say that Barthelomew was killed in India.
Would our faith stand as long as theirs?
...to be continued
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