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Also known as
Joseph
Memorial : 11 June
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Levite Jewish convert, coming to the faith soon after Pentecost, taking
the name Barnabas. Though not of the chosen Twelve Apostles, Barnabas is
mentioned frequently in the Acts, and is included among the prophets and
doctors at Antioch, and is considered an Apostle. Companion of Saint Paul
who introduced him to the Apostles. Like Paul, Barnabas believed in the
Church's mission to Gentiles, and worked with him in Cyprus and Asia, but
split with him over a non-theological matter. Evangelized in Cyprus with
Saint Mark. Founded the Church in Antioch. Subject and possible author of
some apocryphal works. Martyr.
Born
Cyprus as Joseph
Died
martyred in c.61 at Salamis; at the time of his death he was carrying a
copy of the Gospel of Saint Matthew he'd copied by hand
Name Meaning
son of encouragement; son of consolation
Patronage
against hailstorms, Antioch, Cyprus, invoked as peacemaker
Representation
ax; lance; middle-aged bearded apostle, often bearing a book or olive
branch; standing on or near a pile of stones while holding a book; stones;
with Saint Paul
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