Bartholomean

/ˌbɑːrθəˈloʊmiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Saint Bartholomew or the Gospel and traditions attributed to him in Christian history.

Etymology

From Bartholomaeus, the Latin form of the Apostle Bartholomew's name, with the -ean suffix used to form adjectives relating to people, places, or traditions.

Kelly Says

Saint Bartholomew is one of Christianity's most mysterious apostles—his name appears in all four gospels, yet almost nothing is known about his life, making him a blank canvas for centuries of legends.

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