1 BC - 27 Jul| Name | Saint Joseph of Arimathaea [1] | |
| Birth | 1 BC | Israel  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Occupation | Owner of tin mines | |
| Ordained | Saint Joseph of Arimathea provided the tomb for Christ, and with the help of Saint Nicodemus, interred Jesus. He is the patron of funeral directors, and his feast is 31 July (Lutheran) [2] | |
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†Saint Joseph of Arimathea Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns. A number of stories that developed during the Middle Ages connect him with Glastonbury, England,… |
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| Religion | Israelite who was a secret disciple and student of Jesus. Tradition says he brought the Faith and the Holy Grail to England | |
| Death | 27 Jul | Wales [1] |
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| Person ID | I10015 | A Tree Called Smith |
| Last Modified | 21 Jul 2025 | |
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| Family ID | F14421 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||
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| Old World | | †Saint Joseph of Arimathea Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns. A number of stories that developed during the Middle Ages connect him with Glastonbury, England,… |
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