Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle

Like so many of the earlier followers, disciples, apostles and the inner circle of twelve, little is knows about Saint Barnabas beyond what is contained in the New Testament. He was born in Cyprus around the time of Jesus’ birth. His family was considered wealthy.

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Saint Barnabas, the Nearly Forgotten Apostile

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of Saint Barnabas. Although considered an apostle father and missionary, he was not one of the original twelve chosen by the Lord, Jesus. Traditionally he is counted as one of the 72 disciples and among the most respected in the first century Church.

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