Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?
Some of the most revered pilgrimage routes in the world culminate at tombs of Jesus’s disciples, including the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena. All but one died a martyr. Here are the final resting places of the relics of the Apostles.
WHERE ARE THE TWELVE DISCIPLES BURIED
Saint Peter – The Papal Basilica of St. Peter – Vatican City
Saint Paul – Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls – Rome, Italy
Saint Matthew – Cathedral Church of Matthew the Apostle – Salerno, Italy
Saint James the Greater – Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela – Galicia, Spain
Saint James The Less & Saint Philip – Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles – Rome, Italy
Saint Bartholomew – Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island – Rome, Italy
Saint Andrew – Cathedral of St. Andrew – Amalfi, Italy
Saint Simon The Zealot & Saint Jude – Basilica of St. Peter – Vatican City
Saint Thomas – Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas – Chennai, India
Saint Matthias – St. Matthias’ Abbey – Trier, Germany
Saint John – The Ruins of The Basilica of Saint John – Ephesus, Turkey
Planning a pilgrimage? Click to review my guide to the Camino de Santiago or the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
- Packing List: My Recommended Gear for Walking the Camino de Santiago
- Walking the Last 100KM of the Camino de Santiago
- PACKING LIST: Trekking The World
- Key Differences between the California Missions Trail and Camino de Santiago
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago
- HOW TO: Follow Trail Markers and Trail Blazes in Europe
- 2021: Holy Jubilee Year for the Camino de Santiago
- Review: Osprey Manta 34L Backpack
- PACKING LIST: Backpacking First-Aid Kit
- The Top Hiking GPS Apps for iPhone and Android
- HOW TO: Make Your Own Camino Backpack Shell
- PACKING LIST: First-Aid Kit for Blisters and Foot Care
- HOW TO: Five Tips for Urban Hiking
- Recommended Apps and Maps for Camino de Santiago
- Where was “The Way” filmed along the Camino de Santiago?
- Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?
- How To: Train to Walk the Camino de Santiago
- How To: Select a Backpack for the Camino de Santiago
- Why is the Scallop Shell the Symbol of the Camino de Santiago?
- How To: Sleep Peacefully on the Camino de Santiago
- How Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?
- The Best Hiking Poles for the Camino de Santiago
- Review: Sea to Summit Coolmax Adaptor Traveller Liner with Insect Shield
- Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VIA FRANCIGENA
- PACKING LIST: Trekking The World
- HOW TO: Follow Trail Markers and Trail Blazes in Europe
- Packing List: Backpacking Gear for England’s Pilgrims’ Way
- PACKING LIST: Backpacking First-Aid Kit
- The Top Hiking GPS Apps for iPhone and Android
- PACKING LIST: First-Aid Kit for Blisters and Foot Care
- HOW TO: Five Tips for Urban Hiking
- Where are the Apostles of Jesus Buried?
- A Beginners Guide to the Via Francigena
- Key Differences Between the Camino de Santiago and Via Francigena
- Via Francigena Stages: Canterbury to Dover
Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.
My recent treks include the Camino de Santiago through Portugal and Spain as well as section hiking along the Florida Trail and the Appalachian Trail. In 2020 and 2021, I’m walking the California Missions Trail in the United States, as well as England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way from London to Canterbury. Afterward, I’ll begin the Via Francigena, the historic way in Europe connecting Canterbury to Rome.
Follow my journeys online at One Step Then Another and in my new book, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal.
