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Bartholomew is listed among the apostles in the New Testament. Some believe, he is identical with Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, mentioned in John’s gospel (John 1:45-49; 21:2).
Otherwise, very little is known about his life. According to …
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The feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven is the most significant of the Marian feast days.
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The feast of Transfiguration was first attested in the Christian East in the 5th century and it only appeared in the Roman-Frankish area in the 10th century. The origin of the feast probably goes back to the dedication of …
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Often called “the Greater”, James was a son of Zebedee and brother of the apostle and evangelist John (celebrated on December 27). He belonged to the inner circle of the apostles and the gospels frequently name him along …
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She was one of the most faithful follower of Jesus. According to New Testament reports, she was healed from seven evil spirits (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2). According to the passion and resurrection stories of the first three gospels, …
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