Disciple — to lapse (anag) (7)

I believe the answer is:

apostle

(Other definitions for apostle that I've seen before include "Preacher perhaps" , "Divine messenger" , "Ardent espouser of new system" , "'Matthew or Mark, say (7)'" , "Early Christian teacher" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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