Paul the Apostle

Saint Paul the Apostle was born in Tarsus as a Jew, becoming apostle to the Gentiles. Paul was actually named Saul, but converted to Christianity later in life and changed his name to Paul. He was educated in Jerusalem and was probably a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians before he became one, and became a major apostle to the religion, making journeys across the Roman Empire to spread the word of the Lord. He was martyred in the mid-60s in Rome along with Saint Peter.