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Saint Joseph of Arimathea

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Saint Joseph of Arimathea , in the New Testament, wealthy man, probably a member of the Sanhedrin, who gave the body of Jesus a decent burial. The Christian Church has always honored him. The stories connecting him with the Holy Grail and with the founding of Glastonbury are probably literary fictions of the Middle Ages and have never received the approval of the church. Feast: Mar. 17. ... Read more
Joseph of Arimathea, Saint
World Encyclopedia Joseph of Arimathea, Saint Prosperous Jew who was a secret follower of Jesus Christ . He claimed Christ's body from Pontius Pilate after the crucifixion and attended to its burial. His feast day is March 17 in the West, July 31 in the East. Read more
Il Vangelo Secondo Matteo
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Puglia (southern Italy). (Note: the word "Saint" was used in English version against...Mary, as a woman ); Marcello Morante ( Joseph ); Mario Socrate ( John the Baptist...Rossana Di Rocco ( Angel ); Eliseo Boschi ( Joseph of Arimathea ); Natalia Ginzburg ( Mary of Bethany... Read more

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IT'S A LONG WAY FROM SCARLETT TO BIBLICAL JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA.(DAILY BREAK)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 9/11/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...STEPHEN HARRIMAN, STAFF WRITER JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA, one of the great bit players on...Charlottesville writer Alexandra Ripley. Joseph is the central character of Ripley...most dramatic spiritual moments. Joseph of Arimathea removed the body of Jesus from...certainly heard the legends of ... Read more
Calling cards: Ontario Anglicans' unique project brings Christian saints to life.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: The Report Newsmagazine; 3/4/2002; ; 428 words ; ...Florian, Francis, Jerome, Joseph, Joseph of Arimathea, Joseph of Cupertino, Matthew, Sebastian...or a quotation from each saint, and a short hagiography...on the card honouring St. Joseph of Arimathea, patron saint of undertakers, and so on... Read more
Calling cards: Ontario Anglicans' unique project brings Christian saints to life. (Faith).
Magazine article from: Alberta Report; 3/4/2002; ; 415 words ; ...Florian, Francis, Jerome, Joseph, Joseph of Arimathea, Joseph of Cupertino, Matthew, Sebastian...or a quotation from each saint, and a short hagiography...on the card honouring St. Joseph of Arimathea, patron saint of undertakers, and so on... Read more
ANGLICAN ARCHBISHOP TO VISIT ALL SAINTS CHURCH ON APRIL 25
Newspaper article from: Sun Publications (IL); 4/23/1999; 321 words ; ...Christ the King. He also is president of the American Church Union, president of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Foundation and founder of St. Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Theological College. Among his past clerical activities, Bishop Morse served... Read more
ARCHBISHOP TO VISIT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Newspaper article from: Sun Publications (IL); 9/15/2000; 272 words ; ...born in Texas. He has an associate's degree from Richland Community College in Dallas and he graduated from St. Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Theological College in Berkeley, Calif., in 1999 with a bachelor of sacred theology degree. He was ordained... Read more
Keeping the faith
Magazine article from: The Architects' Journal; 12/20/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...was evening, there came a rich man of Arimathea, called Joseph, who h ad himself become a disciple of...thereupon ordered it to be handed over. So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean...buildings. His earlier buildings, including Saint-Anne-la-Royale in Paris, are now lost... Read more
THE SONS OF ST. ALBANS
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 5/12/1991; ; 700+ words ; ...an ancient hawthorn in Glastonbury, England; its parent is said to have sprung in A.D. 43 from the staff of Saint Joseph of Arimathea when he brought Christianity to Britain. The "Glastonbury Thorn," as it is named, often blooms at Christmastime... Read more
Make Believe
Magazine article from: Antigonish Review; 4/1/2004; ; 60 words ; ...disguise. We knew but drank it anyway, one gulp for your guardian angel, one for the souls in purgatory, one for Saint Joseph of Arimathea, one for Catherine of Sienna, one for the Infant of Prague, down the hatch to the sediment at the bottom, where... Read more
Saturday Essay Forever England
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 4/22/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...lies the Holy Grail - the sacred chalice brought by Joseph of Arimathea after the Last Supper. There is also another phrase...The English do not celebrate the day of their patron saint as the Scots and the Welsh do: walk down any street... Read more
'It's what we do after a death'|Faithful share meal to connect with ancient Good Friday
Newspaper article from: News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL); 4/7/2007; ; 433 words ; JMASTERSON@SCN1.COM WAUKEGAN - Friends and followers of the recently crucified Jesus of Nazareth gathered in the home of Joseph of Arimathea to mourn, remember and share a meal last night. The unusual Good Friday service or "Early Christian Meal" was hosted... Read more

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