Saint-Barnabas Theme Pages

Although he was not one of the original twelve Barnabas is considered, because of his preaching, to be one of the apostles of Jesus.

The central light of w.210, at Bourges Cathedral, depicts Saint Barnabas, one of the prominent missionary figures of the apostolic age. He is shown bearded, haloed, and robed in rich lapis blue with ruby highlights. His right hand gestures in address while his left holds a book, marking him as a preacher of the Gospel.

Dated to between 1312-1327 this image of St Barnabas is in the chancel of St Nicholas church, Stanford-on-Avon, Northamptonshire.

Saint Matthew and Saint Barnabas. Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux mid 20th century mosaic.