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Bartholomew

American  
[bahr-thol-uh-myoo] / bɑrˈθɒl əˌmyu /

noun

  1. one of the 12 apostles of Jesus: sometimes called Nathanael.

  2. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of Talmai.”


Bartholomew British  
/ bɑːˈθɒləˌmjuː /

noun

  1. New Testament one of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:3). Feast day: Aug 24 or June 11

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Zelensky was also due to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of most Christian Orthodox churches, a week before the Orthodox Easter, celebrated in Ukraine and Russia on April 12.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A fair-minded reading of the transcript suggests that Bartholomew is right.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Leo is due to visit Iznik, as Nicaea is now called, on Friday together with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, the most senior bishop in Eastern Orthodoxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Adam Bartholomew, who was at the event interviewing counter-protesters who were speaking against Kirk's presence on campus, also said people initially dropped to the floor.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

“It belonged to Bartholomew of Sandwich himself. It is the wish of my people that you accept it,” said Vikus.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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