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Bartholomew, Saint
 
 
(bärthmy) (KEY) , in the New Testament, one of the Twelve Apostles, usually identified with Nathanael. Nathanael is a given name, Bartholomew an Aramaic patronymic meaning “son of Talmai.” Tradition makes N India his missionary field and Armenia the place of his martyrdom by flaying.
 
 
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