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August 24 · Feast · Red

St Bartholomew, Apostle

Identified with Nathanael of John's gospel. Christ called him 'an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.' Tradition takes him to Armenia, where he was flayed and beheaded.

A prayerSaint Bartholomew, in whom there was no guile, pray for plain honesty among friends.

When is the feast of St Bartholomew, Apostle?

The feast is celebrated on August 24 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Bartholomew, Apostle?

The feast of St Bartholomew, Apostle is celebrated on August 24 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Bartholomew, Apostle?

Identified with Nathanael of John's gospel. Christ called him 'an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.' Tradition takes him to Armenia, where he was flayed and…

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