Saint · 1st C
Bartholomew and Barnabas
Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas (1st C)
New Calendar June 11 Old Calendar June 24
Why they are a saint
The Holy Apostle Bartholomew was born at Cana of Galilee and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. After the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, it fell by lot to the holy Apostles Bartholomew and Philip (Comm. 14 November) to preach the Gospel in Syria and Asia Minor. In their preaching they dispersed through various cities, and then met up together again.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bartholomew and Barnabas as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 11. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Bartholomew and Barnabas, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.