Joseph of Arimathea
Biblical figure responsible for Jesus's burial / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph of Arimathea (Ancient Greek: Ἰωσὴφ ὁ ἀπὸ Ἀριμαθαίας) was, according to all four canonical gospels, a Pharisee 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.
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Secret Disciple of Jesus | |
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Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | Syriac Orthodox Chapel of Holy Sepulchre |
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Patronage | Funeral directors and undertakers[2] |
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