Joseph Barsabas, Saint

Joseph Barsabas, Saint (bär'subus) [key], surnamed Justus, Matthias' competitor for the place among the disciples left vacant by Judas Iscariot. Lots were drawn, and Matthias won. Feast: July 20.

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