the First-Called

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The First-Called is an honorific title traditionally given to the Apostle Andrew, recognized in Christian tradition as the first disciple called by Jesus.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf honorific title
appliedSince early Christian tradition
appliedTo Andrew the Apostle
associatedWithConcept apostolic primacy of calling
associatedWithEvent calling of the first disciples
associatedWithFigure Jesus Christ
correspondsToLanguage Greek
correspondsToTitle Πρωτόκλητος
emphasizesAttribute closeness to Christ at the beginning of his ministry
priority in calling
hasReligiousSignificance yes
honorsRole first disciple of Jesus
first-called apostle
languageOfTitle English
linkedScripturalNarrative calling of Andrew in the Gospels
linkedScripturalSource Gospel of John
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Matthew
meaning first disciple called by Jesus
refersTo Andrew the Apostle
Saint Andrew
religiousTradition Christianity
titleHolder Andrew the Apostle
titleScope New Testament apostle
usedInContext Christian devotional writings
hagiography
liturgical texts
usedInTradition Byzantine Christian tradition
Eastern Catholic Churches
Eastern Orthodox Church

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