SAINTS AUGUST 24 St. Nathanael, is St. Bartholomew, St. Yrchard

SAINTS AUGUST 24 St. Nathanael, is St. Bartholomew. He was one of the apostles. His name means 'son of Tolomai'. Schlors believe that he is the man from Cana that Jesus said was incapable of deceit. He preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed and beheaded by King Astyages. Feastday Aug 24 St. Yrchard, fifth century. Scottish bishop and disciple of St. Ternan also called Yardcard. Yrchard served as a missionary among the Picts.