After the Last Supper and Jesus' Ascension, the apostles dispersed to preach, facing martyrdom across the Roman Empire and beyond. Peter preached in Asia Minor before being crucified in Rome; John ministered in Ephesus; Thomas went to India; and Andrew went to Greece and Russia. Judas Iscariot died by suicide, later replaced by Matthias. Here is the traditional distribution of the 12 apostles after the Ascension: Peter: Preached in Asia Minor (Turkey) and founded churches before his crucifixion in Rome. John: Ministered in Asia Minor and was exiled to Patmos. Thomas: Traditionally traveled east, preaching in India where he was martyred. Andrew: Preached in Scythia, Greece, and Byzantium. James (son of Zebedee): Martyred in Jerusalem by Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12). Philip: Martyred in Hierapolis, Asia Minor. Bartholomew (Nathanael): Martyred in Armenia. Matthew: Preached in various regions; believed to have been martyred in Ethiopia or Parthia. Simon the Zealot: Preached in Egypt or Persia. Thaddaeus (Judas son of James): Martyred in Persia or Syria. James (son of Alphaeus): Martyred in Palestine or Syria. Judas Iscariot: Died by suicide shortly after betraying Jesus. The apostles initially stayed in Jerusalem before the "Dispersion of the Apostles," where they separated to fulfill the Great Commission to preach to all nations.