Joseph of arimathea

Righteous Joseph of Arimathea in Glastonbury. He traveled there following the Lord's Passion and Resurrection. (Jul 31)

Jesus is buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.

He was a well respected member of the community, wealthy beyond most standards and a leader in the Sanhedrin. A native of Arimathea, he now called home Jerusalem. He undoubtedly knew that his lif…

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A secret disciple, Righteous Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the Lord's body. He removed it from the Cross, wrapped it in linen, and buried it in a grave in the Garden of Gethsemane that he had prepared for himself. Together with the MostHoly Mother of God and the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, he rolled a heavy stone at the entrance to the Tomb. Righteous Joseph preached the Gospel around the world, and died peacefully in England. (Jul 31; icon by Deacon Matthew Garrett, Flickr)

Feast of St. Joseph of Arimathea; Christian Religious Observance; March 17; Disciple of Jesus who provided the tomb for Jesus’ burial. By tradition, he was Jesus’ uncle and took him to Britain on a tin-trading trip. After the Crucifixion, Joseph and others settled at Glastonbury in A.D. 63 or 64, erecting the first church in Britain, which became its most sacred spot. Patron saint of tin workers, working travelers, and funeral directors.

Joseph of Arimathea: Now there was a virtuous and righteous man named Joseph who, though he was a member of the council, had not consented to their plan of action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. -Luke 23:50-52(NABR)

Head of Joseph of Arimathea. 1809.

Sts. Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus.

(RNS) The Bible tells us little about Nicodemus. But Christians have found ways to dramatize his journey from skeptical Pharisee to the foot of the cross.