Equal-to-apostles

An equal-to-the-apostles is a special title given to some canonized Saints in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Rite churches as an outstanding recognition of their service in spreading and assertion of Christianity comparable to that of the original apostles.

Below is a partial list of equal-to-apostles saints:

• Vladimir
• Cyril and Methodius
• Constantine
• Helena
• Mary Magdalene
• Thekla
• Nino
• Nikolai of Japan
• Olga of Kiev
• Innocent of Alaska