Aug 24

Saint Bartolomé apóstol

August 24th I century

Name
Saint Bartholomew Apostle (Masculino)
Celebration
August 24th
Picture of Saint Bartolomé apóstol Fuente: wikimedia.org
Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle, he is usually identified with Nathaniel. Born in Canaan of Galilee, was presented by Philip to Jesus Christ in the vicinity of Jordan, where the Lord invited to follow Him and added him to the twelve. After the Ascension of the Lord, it is tradition that he preached the Gospel in India and that there he was crowned with martyrdom (century I). Roman martyrology