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For the massacre of a similar name, see [[Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre]]

For the massacre of a similar name, see [[Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre]]

'''Bartholomew''' (Saint Bartholomew in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|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>

'''Bartholomew''' (Saint Bartholomew in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|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>

St. Bartholomew was probably a close friend of [[Saint Philip]]; his name is always mentioned in the [[Gospels]] in connection with him, and it was St. Philip who brought Bartholomew to Jesus.  

St. Bartholomew was probably a close friend of [[Saint Philip]]; his name is always mentioned in the [[Gospels]] in connection with him, and it was St. Philip who brought Bartholomew to Jesus.