STORY: Saint Bartholomew was one of the 12 apostles; he is also known as Nathanael. He is believed to be the apostle mentioned in John who was “without guile (deceit, duplicity)”. He preached in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt, and was skinned live and beheaded for the faith.

PATRON OF: leatherworkers, bookbinders, plasterers, butchers, tanners, and shoemakers

FEAST DAY: August 24

BDAY: 1st century

SOURCE: St. Bartholomew at Catholic.org

READ MORE: St. Bartholomew at Catholic Encyclopedia

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