Christian messengers (8)

I believe the answer is:

apostles

(Other definitions for apostles that I've seen before include "Disciples chosen by Jesus" , "Early teachers of Christianity" , "Champions" , "Twelve disciples chosen by Christ" , "Evangelists" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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