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St. John the Evangelist

John, the youngest apostle, stood at the foot of the cross when others fled. He took Mary into his own home and wrote the fourth Gospel, three letters, and the Book of Revelation.

Feast day
Dec 27
Known as
Apostle
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apostolic
Their life

Who they were

John, the youngest apostle, stood at the foot of the cross when others fled. He took Mary into his own home and wrote the fourth Gospel, three letters, and the Book of Revelation.

Known for

Remembered for

St. John the Evangelist is honored in the Church as a apostle.

Feast day

Dec 27

Prayer

Pray with this saint

St. John the Evangelist, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.

For your family

For your household

John's deep love for Jesus — calling himself the beloved disciple — teaches children that faith is a personal relationship.

Pray as a household

Carry your family in prayer

Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.

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