Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
Feast day: August 24
Apostle who knew the truth of Christ — feast on August 24.
Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, traditionally identified with Nathanael, whom Philip led to Jesus.
John's Gospel highlights his sincerity: «Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.»
According to tradition, he preached the Gospel in India, Armenia, and other regions of the East.
He suffered martyrdom, often depicted in iconography with the flaying of skin — a symbol of total surrender.
His liturgical feast is August 24. He is invoked for mission, evangelization, and steadfastness in faith.
Dedicated prayer
To the apostle who knew the truth of Christ from the heart, we ask firm faith and zeal for evangelization.
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