St. Nathaniel (Bartholomew)
St. Nathaniel (Bartholomew)
Skinless Hero d. 1 cent.
Patronage Acne, Diseases of the Skin & Butchers
Feast Day August 24
Nathaniel was known as Bartholomew in the synoptic gospels, but was only referred to as Nathaniel in John’s gospel account. Nathaniel climbed a tree to when Jesus entered his city, and he fell from it. When Philip introduced him to Jesus, Jesus said, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Tradition tells he was flayed to death in his martyrdom.
Small Snippet
Saint Nathaniel, intercede to the Holy Ghost that any skin related wounds or deformities may be healed, and I may be at peace with my appearance.
Prayer
Artistic Process
Photos
Saint Bartholomew Flayed, created by Marco d’Agrate in 1562.
Hellebore Flowers
I took these photos in Boston.
Original Design
Nathaniel was one of the first designs I made. This was back when I tried using banners and much wackier colors.
I took these photos in the Duomo di Milano in 2019.
Iris Flowers
I these in Sunnyside, my neighborhood.
