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On August 24, the commemoration of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, is celebrated.

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He is the patron saint of butchers, shoemakers, and anyone who uses cutting tools.

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is primarily remembered for his martyrdom, one of the most brutal and terrifying among those suffered by the saintly martyrs and recorded in hagiography.

He was captured by pagan priests while traveling to spread the Word of Christ in distant lands and was flayed alive by them. This particularly gruesome form of martyrdom inspired great artists of the past, as we shall see.

But before his death, Bartholomew was a devoted and passionate follower of Jesus. He is celebrated on August 24 and is also the patron saint of Benevento, a city that houses his relics. Those suffering from skin diseases and dermatologists can also pray to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle.