Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that is known of him for certain according to the history of the Gospels. Concerning his apostolic work, ...

Every Christian should soberly reflect on why God Almighty would allow His devoted followers to be crucified or beheaded ...

Traditionally, Philip was said to have travelled to Asia Minor (Turkey) and preached there, eventually coming to the city of Hierapolis with his sister Mariamne and fellow apostle Bartholomew.

Memorial of the Apostle Bartholomew of Cana of Galilee. His body is kept in the church of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island, in Rome, which has become the memorial place for the "New Martyrs." Memorial ...