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December 27 is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle.
Saint James the Greater is known as the brother of Saint John the Apostle. They were both apostles of Jesus and were referred to as the "Sons of Thunder" in the Bible.
Saint James the Greater was the brother of John.
Saint John the Apostle is the patron saint of friendships.
Saint John the Apostle.
Saint John the Apostle was canonized due to his prominent role in the early Christian church as one of Jesus' twelve apostles and a close companion of Jesus during his ministry. He is also known for writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, which have had a significant impact on Christian theology and spirituality. His life of faith, service, and martyrdom contributed to his recognition as a saint by the early Church.
Zebedee and Salome are said to be the parents of St. John the Apostle.
Saint John the Apostle is the patron saint of friendships.
No, John the Apostle is not the patron saint of animals. The patron saints of animals are:Anthony of PaduaAnthony the AbbotBlaiseFrancis of AssisiNicholas of TolentinoSylvester I
It is thought that John was still a teenager when he joined Our Lord as an apostle.
There is no patron saint of sunburns but John the Apostle is the patron saint of burned people.