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Bartholomew was one of [[Jesus]]'s twelve [[Apostles]].  Historians suggest that he was the same person as Nathaniel, as mentioned in [[John]] 1:45-51 and 21:2.

'''Bartholomew''' (Saint Bartholomew in Catholic and Orthodox traditions} was one of [[Jesus]]'s twelve [[Apostles]].  Historians suggest that he was the same person as Nathaniel, as mentioned in [[John]] 1:45-51 and 21:2. ''He was one of the disciples to whom Jesus appeared at the Sea of Tiberias after His resurrection. He was also a witness of the Ascension.'' <ref>[http://www.keyway.ca/htm2002/apostles.htm The Twelve Apostles] </ref>

Like most Apostles, Bartholomew was martyred, probably at Albanopolis in Armenia.  He was probably flayed alive and crucified by the order of Astyages.  The likely reason was that Bartholomew converted Astyages' brother Polymius, King of Armenia, to Christianity.  Because of this legend Bartholomew is often shown in art as flayed and holding in his hand his own skin.  [[Michelangelo]]'s Last Judgment displays Bartholomew in this manner.

 

Like most Apostles, Bartholomew was martyred, probably at Albanopolis in Armenia.  He was probably flayed alive and crucified by the order of Astyages.  The likely reason was that Bartholomew converted Astyages' brother Polymius, King of Armenia, to [[Christianity]].  Because of this legend Bartholomew is often shown in art as flayed and holding in his hand his own skin.  [[Michelangelo]]'s ''Last Judgment'' displays Bartholomew in this manner.