Saint John, Apostle

St. John, the Apostle and Evangelist, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and the brother of James the Great, traditionally considered the younger of the two. John was present at many key events in Jesus’ ministry, including the Transfiguration and the Crucifixion, and is identified as the disciple “whom Jesus loved.” After the Resurrection, he became a leader in the early Church and is traditionally credited with writing the Fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. He is the patron saint of love, loyalty, friendships, and theologians, and his feast is celebrated on December 27.