Bartholomew of Bologna (missionary)

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Bartholomew of Bologna (died 1333), also known as Bartholomaeus Parvus (the Little), was a

, where he interacted with the Armenian nobles and the ruling Mongols.

Biography

Bartholomew was consecrated a

.

Bartholomew's work as bishop came to the attention of

Catholicism

. In 1330, with Bartholomew's support, John founded the "Uniats of St Gregory the Illuminator", which later became part of the Dominican order.

Soon after, Bartholomew moved as bishop to Nachidiewan.

Works

Bartholomew translated a number of works into the Armenian language. These included:

• the psalter
• some treatises of Augustine of Hippo
• the Summa contra Gentiles of Thomas Aquinas
• part of the Summa Theologica

He also wrote several original works, especially a work on

.

References

• Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Bartholomew". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.