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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Barnabas The Apostle Old Cathedral of Saint John The Baptist Bazas Gironde France Photographed On 28 March 2013 By Gfreihalter
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Barnabas The Apostle Old Cathedral of Saint John The Baptist Bazas Gironde France Photographed On 28 March 2013 By Gfreihalter

Saint Barnabas The Apostle

Also known as: Bernabé; Joseph

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

June 11

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Barnabas, also known as Bernabé, was born as Joseph in Cyprus. He was of Levite Jewish descent but later converted to Christianity soon after the Pentecost. Upon his conversion, he took the name Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" or "son of consolation," reflecting his role as an encourager and supporter of others in the early Christian community....

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