Apostle · 1st century
Apostle Bartholomew of the Twelve
Also known as Nathanael · Bartholomaios
One of the Twelve, of Cana in Galilee, who after Pentecost preached the Gospel through Syria, Asia Minor, Armenia, and the Indies, and was flayed and crucified for Christ.
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Notes
Of the Twelve; identified in the Gospel with Nathanael. Distinct from the Apostle Nathanael of the Seventy (OS-1040). Aug 25 = return of his relics to Lipari.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints