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Barnaba, apostolus

June 11, 2008 |

St. Barnabas was ranked later, as Paul was, with the Twelve, although not of their original number. Born to a Jewish family on Cyprus, he was a Levite and apparently a relative to Mark the Evangelist and spent much time in Jerusalem. After his conversion to Christianity shortly after Pentecost, he gave away his property for the Church and became a notable preacher. He was sponsor to the Church for the newly converted apostle Paul. With the beginning of the mission to the gentiles, Barnabas was sent to Antioch where he welcomed the first gentile Christians and persuaded Paul to begin preaching in Antioch. Subsequently, Barnabas and Paul became missionaries to the gentile world. After his separation from Paul and journey to Cyprus, we know little about the rest of Barnabas’ life; he is mentioned in the later first epistle to the Corinthians. Various (unreliable) traditions present him as bishop of Milan, preacher at Alexandria and Rome, convertor of St. Clement, martyr in Cyprus.

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And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believing, were converted to the Lord. 22 And the tidings came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. Who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. (Acts 11:24)

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