Saint1st century · Feast August 24
Also known as Bartholomew, Nathanael, Saint Bartholomew
An apostle traditionally identified with Nathanael, praised by Jesus for honesty and willingness to reconsider.
God who knows us completely, through St Bartholomew’s intercession free us from deceit and help us follow truth. Amen.
Nathanael’s sceptical question gave way to a strong confession when he realised that Jesus knew him deeply.
The identification with Nathanael is traditional, and later missionary and martyrdom accounts vary.
Honest scepticism, transparency and freedom to change one’s mind after a genuine encounter.
Speaks to blunt, authentic people who distrust appearances but are willing to reconsider.
People turn to St Bartholomew the Apostle in matters of:
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Saint1st century · Feast June 29
St Peter was a married Galilean fisherman whom Jesus called as an Apostle and entrusted with a distinctive pastoral mission; forgiven after denying Christ, he led the early Church and was martyred in Rome.