Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA

Christian Saint

Wealthy man who provided the tomb for Jesus

A follower of Christ, he appears in the Gospels as the man who gained Pilate’s permission to remove the body after Crucifixion.

His name is also associated with Glastonbury, The Holy Grail and all sorts of Arthurian fantasy and fable.

St. Joseph of Arimathea Facts and Figures

Name: Joseph of Arimathea
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-???
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1205

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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