Joseph Barsabbas, also called Justus, was one of two candidates proposed to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle. He had been with Jesus throughout his entire ministry, from baptism to ascension, but the lot fell on Matthias. He represents the faithful disciples who followed Jesus without being named among the Twelve.
Key events
Nominated as an apostle candidate
Joseph Barsabbas, along with Matthias, was proposed as a candidate to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles. He met the requirement of having been with Jesus from his baptism until his ascension.
After prayer, the community cast lots between Joseph and Matthias. The lot fell on Matthias, who was counted among the twelve apostles, while Joseph continued as a faithful disciple.