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Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, is listed sixth in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and seventh in the book of Acts. His name, Bartholomaios, means “son of Talmai,” which indicates his Hebrew lineage. There is a compelling theory that Bartholomew may be the same person as Nathaniel, mentioned in the Gospel of John. This theory is built upon several considerations: Bartholomew is not a proper name but ra…
Pope Benedict and Saint Bartholomew - Catholic Insight
BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square Wednesday, 4 October 2006 Bartholomew Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the series on the Apostles called by Jesus during his earthly life, today it is the Apostle Bartholomew who attracts our attention. In the ancient lists of the Twelve he always comes before Matthew, whereas the name of the Apostle who precedes him varies; it may be Philip (cf. Mt 10: 3; Mk 3: 18; Lk 6: 14) or Thomas (cf. Acts 1:…
St. Bartholomew: Who is the Saint of August 24? St. Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is celebrated on August 24 by the Catholic Church. His figure is wrapped in a halo of mystery, but the Christian tradition identifies him with Nathanael, mentioned in the Gospel of John. Bartholomew is known for his unshakable faith and for his works of evangelization, which led him to spread Christianity in various countries, including Ind…
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