Ruins of the Saint Bartholomew Monastery at the alleged site of the Apostle's martyrdom in Armenia According to the Visions of the Apostles, Martyrs and Saints recorded by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774–1824), Saint Bartholomew first preached the Christian faith in India, where he made numerous converts and left behind several disciples.
St. Bartholomew (flourished 1st century ce —died unknown date, traditionally Albanopolis, Armenia; Western feast day August 24; date varies in Eastern churches) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Apart from the mentions of him in four of the Apostle lists (Mark 3:18, Matt. 10:3, Luke 6:14, and Acts 1:13), nothing is known about him from the New Testament. Bartholomew is a family name ...
Bartholomew is a Hebrew surname meaning “son of Tolmai.” So Nathanael is the son of Tolmai, or Nathanael Bar-Tolmei. In each of the listings of the disciples, the names of Philip and Bartholomew are linked, which could mean they were good friends or even related.
Article 7 of the Indiana Constitution establishes the judicial powers and states that all judges shall be duly admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court of Indiana. Indiana had a system based on Justices of the Peace until 1975 when Circuit Courts were established by the legislature. Bartholomew County constitutes the ninth judicial court of the State of Indiana under IC 33-33-3. In ...
Bartholomew was one of the 12 main disciples of Jesus Christ. In the entire New Testament, his name only appears in the four lists of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2–4, Mark 3:16–19, Luke 6:14–16, Acts 1:1–13). He’s never given any distinguishing qualities or titles, so aside from his name, we know almost nothing about him.
Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, is renowned for his unwavering faith and martyrdom by flaying. Tradition holds that he preached in India, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Armenia, where he converted King Polymius to Christianity.
St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of leatherworkers, bookbinders, plasterers, butchers, tanners, and shoemakers. Pope Benedict XVI offers us these words about St. 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.
While Bartholomew does not have a lengthy narrative or many direct quotations attributed to him in the biblical text, his inclusion among the chosen twelve apostles underlines his significance. This blog post explores who Bartholomew is, the biblical references to him, his possible identity, and the legacy he left in Christian tradition.
Saint Bartholomew Explore the life, miracles, and wisdom of Saint Bartholomew through his feast day, enduring Catholic legacy, and revered sanctity in a timeless journey.