Byzantine Saints: Apostle Barnabas of the Seventy (11 June)

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Holy Apostle Barnabas of the Seventy is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 11. Born on the island of Cyprus into the tribe of Levi and originally named Joseph, he became one of Christ's Seventy Apostles and was given the name Barnabas, meaning "Son of Consolation." After witnessing the ministry of Jesus Christ and hearing His divine teachings, Barnabas became a devoted follower of the Savior. Following the Lord's Ascension, he sold his property and laid the proceeds at the feet of the Apostles, holding nothing back for himself. Saint Barnabas played a pivotal role in the growth of the early Church. When Saul of Tarsus—later known as the Apostle Paul—converted to Christianity, Barnabas defended him before the Apostles in Jerusalem and helped establish his credibility among the believers. Together, Barnabas and Paul evangelized throughout Cyprus, Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, and many other regions, bringing countless souls to Christ. The Apostle Barnabas was instrumental in the spread of Christianity among the Gentiles and participated in the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem. Following years of missionary work, he returned to Cyprus where he continued preaching the Gospel until he was martyred by stoning around the year 62. Centuries later, Saint Barnabas appeared in visions to Archbishop Anthemus of Cyprus, revealing the location of his relics. His incorrupt body was discovered with a copy of the Gospel of Matthew resting upon his chest, strengthening the apostolic foundation and independence of the Church of Cyprus. Join us as we explore the inspiring life, missionary labors, and martyrdom of one of the Church's earliest apostles and greatest encouragers. ☦️ Saint Barnabas, Apostle of the Seventy, pray to God for us! 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Birth of Joseph on Cyprus and education under Gamaliel 00:47 Following Christ and becoming one of the Seventy Apostles 01:08 Selling his property and supporting the Apostles 01:21 Barnabas introduces Saul to the Apostles 01:48 Ministry in Antioch and strengthening believers 02:05 Christians first called Christians at Antioch 02:11 Return to Jerusalem during famine relief 02:39 Barnabas and Paul commissioned for missionary work 02:57 Preaching throughout Cyprus 03:13 Conversion of Proconsul Sergius Paulus 03:34 Missions in Pamphylia, Antioch, and Iconium 03:56 Healing of the cripple at Lystra 04:10 The Council of Jerusalem and Gentile converts 04:59 Separation of Paul and Barnabas 05:24 Missionary work in Rome and Milan 05:40 Martyrdom of Saint Barnabas in Cyprus 05:55 Burial with the Gospel of Matthew 06:11 Discovery of his relics in 448 AD 06:36 Saint Barnabas and the Apostolic Church of Cyprus 06:59 Conclusion https://www.oca.org/saints/lives 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintBarnabas #ApostleBarnabas #OrthodoxSaints #SaintOfTheDay #OrthodoxChurch #OrthodoxChristianity #ChristianHistory #ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #ActsOfTheApostles #Apost