There are at least 100 saints named John. Please be specific
There are at least 100 saints named John. Please be specific.
John Bosco was 72 years old when he entered Heaven.
Saint John was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and known to be the one most beloved by Christ. The apostles weren't canonized, but became saints, nonetheless. Therefore, there is no known date of when he became a saint.
John Fisher was the bishop of Rochester, England.
John became a saint the moment he died and entered heaven. However, he was officially recognized as a saint (canonized) on December 27, 1726, by Pope Benedict XIII.
John Newmann, the first bishop of Philadelphia.
There are many dozens of saints named John. You need to be more specific.
Saint John of God was a Portuguese-born mendicant friar who became known for his compassionate care for the sick and poor. He founded the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, a religious order dedicated to serving the needy. He is now considered the patron saint of hospitals, the sick, nurses, and firefighters.
St. John the Silent became a saint due to his devout life as a monk and spiritual leader. He is recognized for his humility, charity, and dedication to God, which inspired many people to follow his example. After his death, miracles were reported at his tomb, leading to his eventual canonization as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Lucy was martyred at the age of 21 and became a saint at that time.
He became a disciple of St. John the Baptist who, eventually, led him to Jesus.
Saint John Bosco never married. Soon after his schooling he began studying for the priesthood. He was ordained and became renowned for his holiness and devotion to the education of children, especially the poor.