Apostle

Saint Barnabas

Saint Barnabas, a companion of Paul, spread the Gospel in the early Church. He was martyred in Cyprus, his homeland.

Patron saint of Cyprus, Peacemakers
Feast
June 11
Era
1st Century
Place
Salamis
Saint Barnabas portrait

At a Glance

Saint Barnabas

Feast Day
June 11
Era
1st Century
Primary Place
Salamis
Vocation
Apostle
Patronage
Cyprus, Peacemakers

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Overview

Saint Barnabas

Saint Barnabas, a companion of Paul, spread the Gospel in the early Church. He was martyred in Cyprus, his homeland.

Feast day: June 11

Patronage

Cyprus, Peacemakers

Connected Places

  • Salamis, Cyprus: His mission and martyrdom site
  • Antioch, Turkey: Where he worked with Paul

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Kindred Saints

A few lives that echo Saint Barnabas's witness through place, patronage, era, or courage.