A portrait of St. Bartholomew the Apostle
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
1st century – 1st century
Feast
August 24 · I c.
Patron of
Tanners · Leatherworkers · Bookbinders · Armenia
Order
Apostle / Martyr
One of the Twelve Apostles, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana whom Jesus called "an Israelite indeed in whom there is no guile." Tradition has him preaching in Armenia and India and being flayed alive at Albanopolis. Patron of tanners. Feast August 24.
Life & Times
Also known as: Nathanael, traditional · Born: 1st century · Died: 1st century · From: Israel / Armenia / India, traditions vary.
Patronage
St. Bartholomew the Apostle is invoked as the patron of tanners, leatherworkers, bookbinders, armenia. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”— Gospel of John 1:49 (identifying Bartholomew with Nathanael, per traditional reading)
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