Apelles of Heraklion was one of the Seventy Disciples, and he assisted Saint Andrew in his missionary work. He was later appointed bishop of Heraclea in Trachis, and his feast day is celebrated on October 31.
Apelles of Heraklion, one of the Seventy Disciples, assisted Saint Andrew in his missionary work. He was later appointed bishop of Heraclea in Trachis. Apelles: Greetings! I am Apelles of Heraklion, one of the Seventy Disciples. I assisted Saint Andrew in his missionary work, and I was later appointed bishop of Heraclea in Trachis. I am excited to be here today to share my story with you.