St. Bartholomew the Apostle MedalSt. Bartholomew the Apostle Medal. Patron Saint of Cobblers Nervous Diseases (Memorial: Aug 24) Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles also known as Nathanael. He is usually represented with a tanner's knife and holding his skin because he was skinned alive in Armenia. Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles. He was known under the name Nathanael. He is usually represented with a tanners knife and holding his skin because he was skinned alive