Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel), who appears in the Gospel according to John as being introduced to Christ by Philip, who would also become an Apostle.[Jn 1:43-51] He is also identified as "Nathanael of Cana in Galilee" in John 21:2.
He wasmartyred in Albanopolis in Armenia. He was crucified, head downward. But he just smiled and prayed to Jesus. After that he was flayed alive. He is said to have converted Polymius, the king of Armenia, to Christianity.
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