Apostle · 1st century
Bartholomew
Apostle Bartholomew of the Twelve
New Calendar June 11 Old Calendar June 24
Why they are a saint
Bartholomew was one of the Twelve; traditionally identified with Nathanael. He preached in Armenia and elsewhere and was martyred. The years given for this life are 1st century. The Church commemorates him with the apostolic company that first carried the Gospel.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for armenia (with Gregory the Enlightener). The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Bartholomew, 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.