Monday, August 24, 2015

August 24th - Feast of St. Bartholomew

One of the twelve apostles St. Bartholomew was brought to Christ by Philip.  He is also known as Nathaniel.  After Christ's death Bartholomew became a missionary in India and Armenia.  He is said to have been martyred in Armenia where he was flayed alive and crucified.  A monastery dedicated to Bartholomew was built on the site.

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