Joseph
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11 June
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Levite Jewish convert, coming to the faith soon after Pentecost, taking the name Barnabas. Though not of the chosen Twelve Apostles, Barnabas is mentioned frequently in the Acts, and is included among the prophets and doctors at Antioch, and is considered an Apostle. Companion of Saint Paul who introduced him to the Apostles. Like Paul, Barnabas believed in the Church's mission to Gentiles, and worked with him in Cyprus and Asia, but split with him over a non-theological matter. Evangelized in Cyprus with Saint Mark. Founded the Church in Antioch. Subject and possible author of some apocryphal works. Martyr.
Born
Cyprus as Joseph
Died
 martyred in c.61 at Salamis
 at the time of his death he was carrying a copy of the Gospel of Saint Matthew that he had copied by hand
Name Meaning
son of encouragement; son of consolation
Patronage
 against hailstorms
 Antioch
 Cyprus
 invoked as peacemaker
 Marino, Italy