Joseph of Bethany
Old, and last servant of Simon the Zealot.
"the only one left after my misfortune and, as I have already told You, he has always helped me during my isolation, looking after my property, as if it were his own"[1]
Simon houses him in his home, after having it purchased by Lazarus, his neighbor.
"I have decided that a small house, near the boundary of the property, should be his and that part of the money should be given to him for his future maintenance."[1]
This property in Bethany, close to that of Lazarus, will sometimes serve as a base of support for the apostolic troop unwelcome in Jerusalem.[2]
His name
Joseph (Iosseph - Iehosseph) means "May God add!". Historical reference: the eleventh son of Jacob whom he had by Rachel. This favored son was sold by his brothers and became Pharaoh's steward.