ST JOHN

St. John the Apostle

Feast Day: 27 December
Patronage: Writers, theologians, Asia Minor, friendships.

Quick Facts

• Born: c. AD 6 – Bethsaida, Galilee

• Died: c. AD 100 – Ephesus (modern-day Turkey)

• Parents: Zebedee (father) & Salome (mother)

• Title: Apostle, Evangelist

Life Summary
St. John was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, known as the “beloved disciple.” He was the brother of St. James the Greater and the author of the Gospel of John, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Unlike most apostles, he died a natural death after enduring exile on the island of Patmos.

Major Works

• Gospel of John

• 1, 2, and 3 John

• Revelation

Famous Quote

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)