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'''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.  

Like most Apostles, Bartholomew was [[martyr|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 [[martyr]]ed, 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.

The Roman Martyrology says he preached in [[India]], Greater Armenia, Mesopotamia, Persia and [[Egypt]].  

The Roman Martyrology says he preached in [[India]], Greater Armenia, Mesopotamia, Persia and [[Egypt]].  

== Prayer to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle ==

== Prayer to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle ==

''O Glorious Saint Bartholomew, Jesus called you a person without guile and you saw in this word a sign that he was the Son of God and King of Israel. Obtain for us the grace to be ever guileless and innocent as doves. At the same time, help us to have your gift of faith to see the Divine hand in the events of daily life. May we discern the signs of the times that lead to Jesus on earth and will eventually unite us to him forever in heaven. [[Amen]].'' <ref> [http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pray0150.htm Prayer] </ref>

''O Glorious Saint Bartholomew, Jesus called you a person without guile and you saw in this word a sign that he was the Son of God and King of Israel. Obtain for us the grace to be ever guileless and innocent as doves. At the same time, help us to have your gift of faith to see the Divine hand in the events of daily life. May we discern the signs of the times that lead to Jesus on earth and will eventually unite us to him forever in heaven. [[Amen]].'' <ref>[http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pray0150.htm Prayer]</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==

[[category:12 Disciples]]

[[Category:12 Disciples]]

[[Category:Martyrs]]

[[Category:Martyrs]]

[[Category:Saints]]

[[Category:Saints]]