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St. Bartholomew
Bartholomew, his name meaning "son of Talmai", an ancient Hebrew name, was one of the Twelve Apostles as listed in the Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Philip and Bartholomew are mentioned together in these Gospels
Because he was not mentioned in the Gospel of John and Philip was mentioned paired with Nathanael, many scholars believe that Bartholomew is identified by John as Nathanael. After Philip was called by Jesus, he ran to find Nathanael. Philip told him that he had found the one whom Moses and the Prophets spoke about and that He was from Nazareth.
Nathanael asked, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” and it was then that Philip prompted him, “Come and see”. Jesus characterized Nathanael as a man who didn’t have any contradictions; he was straightforward and in response, Nathanael expressed his belief that Jesus was truly the “Son of God”, the “King of Israel”.
Jesus promised that he witness greater things. Nathana mentioned again at the end e Gospel as one of the disciples appeared to after the Resurre truly a witness to greater things Bartholomew went on m to India after the Ascension of Pantaenus, as mentioned in R martyrology, discovered a comm in India who credited Bartholo with their conversion, leaving with the Gospel of Matthew wI in Hebrew. He preached in Ph Lycaonia, Mesopotamia, Persia, E and Armenia. Upon the conve of Polymius, the king of Arm Bartholomew was executed. Whe he was beheaded or crucified u down, Bartholomew was said t flayed alive. Oftentimes he is depi as in Michelangelo’s Last Judgmer holding his own skin in his hand
Feast Day: August 24
Patron Saint of: Armenia, bookbin butchers, leather workers, tanners.
Key Facts about Saint Bartholomew
- His legacy as a devoted follower who traveled extensively to spread Christianity remains the centerpiece of his historical and religious significance
- Honest Character: Originally from Cana, he was initially skeptical about Jesus (“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”) but quickly recognized Him as the Son of God upon meeting Him
- Missionary Work: Following the Resurrection and Pentecost, he traveled extensively to spread the Gospel, reportedly preaching in India, Mesopotamia, and Armenia
What Saint Bartholomew is Known For
- Saint Bartholomew, one of Jesus’s Twelve Apostles, is primarily known for two things: his pure, sincere heart and his brutal martyrdom. Also identified in the Gospels as Nathanael, he was an honest seeker who became a devout follower after Jesus praised him as “a true Israelite in whom there is no duplicity
- Gruesome Martyrdom: Tradition holds that while ministering in Armenia, he was captured, flayed alive (skinned), and subsequently beheaded for refusing to worship pagan gods
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