Saint Bartholomew's Day | |
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Observed by | |
Type | Christian |
Date | August 24 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Bartholomew the Apostle |
The Feast of Saint Bartholomew, also known as Saint Bartholomew's Day, is a Christian liturgical celebration of Bartholomew the Apostle which occurs yearly on August 24 of the liturgical calendars of the Catholic Church and the Church of England.[1] The Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar commemorates James on June 11.
The feast honors Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, reflecting on his contributions to the early Christian Church and his unwavering faith.