The Acts

"The Acts" is the series premiere of The Martyred Princes.
== Plot ==
Following The Ascension, the Apostles cast lots to decide Judas Iscariot's replacement, the Holy Spirit arrives, Pentecost begins, and the Apostles lose another.
== Synopsis ==
In AD 44, a man known by Stephen speaks to the Sanhedrin about the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Stephen is then dragged outside by the Pharisees and stoned to death. During this same time, Herod Antipas calls for the execution of James the Great. James is arrested during Pentecost and tied to a wooden pole, before being beheaded in front of the other terrified Apostles. In Jerusalem, AD 30, 9 days following The Ascension and 14 years before the Martyrdom of Stephen and James the Great, the Apostles join together to vote on who will replace Judas Iscariot. The eleven end up voting for Joseph and Matthias and the eleven cast lots for the two, with Matthias being chosen. Afterwards, the Apostles, with Matthias, gather together in a temple to pray, when the Dove of peace descends between them, bringing the Holy Spirit to earth. The Apostles open their eyes and begin to speak in tongues, before their tongues catch fire. Afterwards, the Holy Spirit appears in front of the twelve and hugs Peter, giving him hope once again. The Apostles are then sent out across the continents to spread the Gospel. In the outskirts of Jerusalem, Saul, a Pharisee, begins to walk to the main city of Jerusalem. Just then, the risen Christ appears to Saul, blinding him. Christ then tells Saul his name shall be Paul, and in order to regain his sight, he must convert. 14 years following, Stephen and James are killed once again and the cycle begins.
== Cast and Characters ==