Saint Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, was one of the original 12 Apostles. He went to India and Armenia (Turkey) to spread the Gospel. He was eventually flayed alive and skinned. How awful that must have been. He was in Armenia when he was killed. There is also some thought that he was crucified upside down like St.Peter.
St. Bartholomew is painted on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel. He holds a knife in one hand and his skin in another. He has the face of Michelangelo. The ceiling of that chapel is stunning. Literally. The room is smaller than you would expect.
I’ve been to the Sistine Chapel and it is a sight to behold. My son is excited to visit it this summer and I can’t wait to see his face as he takes it in.
Jillian Chantal 
What a horrible way to die! Another great (if gruesome) Friday Fact!
By: danicaavet on June 10, 2011
at 8:05 am
gruesome, indeed. Awful.
By: Jillian Chantal on June 10, 2011
at 8:40 am
Oooh. I would love to see the Cistine Chapel in person. Thanks for this glimpse.
By: Laurie Ryan on June 10, 2011
at 11:31 am
It is awesome- smaller than it seems when you see pictures, but it’s wonderful.
By: Jillian Chantal on June 10, 2011
at 11:42 am
Did I really just type Sistine with a C? I know better. lol
By: Laurie Ryan on June 10, 2011
at 11:32 am
I would love to visit the Chapel. I pictured it a very large room. Love your Friday Facts Jillian. I’ve become a fan of this blog.
By: Lavada Dee on June 10, 2011
at 11:46 am
Thanks Lavada. I’m glad you like it. It’s fun to try to dig around in the old noggin and think of a topic every week.
By: Jillian Chantal on June 10, 2011
at 11:48 am
Fascinating, yet gruesome. 🙂 I love these facts.
By: Ciara Knight on June 10, 2011
at 6:31 pm
Thanks Ciara. One day I’m going to talk about Caligula- talk about a bad way to die, but kind of apropos. LOL!
By: Jillian Chantal on June 10, 2011
at 6:46 pm