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St. John the Apostle, referred to as "The Beloved Apostle" is attributed as the author of the 4th Gospel, three Epistles, and the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation). St. John was a Galilean, a son of Zebedee and the brother of James the Greater (also an Apostle) and with whom he was known as Boanerges ("Sons of Thunder") see Mark 3:17. John worked as a fisherman with his brother and was a presumed disciple of John the Baptist before following Jesus.
Among the Apostles, he, James, and Peter formed Jesus' inner circle. They were present and witnessed the raising of Jairus' daughter Mark 5:37; the Transfiguration Matt 17:1; and the the Agony in the Garden Matt 26:37. Despite a reputation for being excitable (Mark 10:35-41 and Luke 9:54), St. John and his brother had reputations for being generous offering in Matt 20:22 to drink from Christ's cup. Moreover, John refers to himself when he wrote of "the disciple whom Jesus loved" resting his head on Christ's chest at the Last Supper, John 13:23; to whom Jesus trusted his mother, Mary, to care for at the Crucifixion and ran with Peter to the tomb after the Resurrection and proclaimed "It is the Lord!" when Christ revealed himself at Tiberias. St. John is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles with Peter at the Temple 3:1,11; before the Sanhedrin 4:1-21; in Samaria; St. Paul (Gal 2:9) terms John, with Peter and James, "pillars" of the Church at Jerusalem.
Sacred tradition holds that John traveled to Ephesus. In time he was exiled to the island of Patmos because he boldly proclaimed the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and testified to the Lord's divinity. The exiled was ordered in the reign of Emperor Domitian. John wrote Revelation during this exile. Nerva allowed John to return to Ephesus at which time he composed the Gospel and Epistles. John died of old age, thus fulfilling Christ's prediction that John would not be martyred for the Faith. St. John's symbol is the eagle. His feast day is 27 December.
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When is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle?
December 27 is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle.
Who is the brother 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.
What did Saint Thomas the Apostle do before Jesus?
Saint Thomas the Apostle is thought to have been a builder before becoming an apostle.
Who is the saint of friendship?
Saint John the Apostle is the patron saint of friendships.
Which saint called himself the 'Beloved Saint'?
Saint John the Apostle.
Which apostle was the brother of Saint John?
Saint James the Greater was the brother of John.
Who were the parents of Saint John the Apostle?
Zebedee and Salome are said to be the parents of St. John the Apostle.
What town did Saint John the Apostle live in?
Saint John the Apostle lived in Ephesus in modern-day Turkey.
Who is the patron saint of friends?
Saint John the Apostle is the patron saint of friendships.
Is Saint John the Apostle know as a saint of animals?
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
How did st john apostle become a saint?
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Why is Saint John called the 'teenage apostle'?
It is thought that John was still a teenager when he joined Our Lord as an apostle.
