Apostle and Disciple of Jesus · Feast June 11
Saint Barnabas the Apostle
Apostle, patron of Cyprus · Feast June 11
Biography
Saint Barnabas, a Levite of Cyprus, was surnamed Barnabas ('son of encouragement') by the Apostles. He introduced the newly converted Saul to the disciples and accompanied Saint Paul on his first missionary journey. Venerated as an apostle, tradition holds he was martyred at Salamis on Cyprus.
Feast day
June 11
Patronage
- Cyprus
- peacemakers
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
6
Feast day of month
11