Saint John the Beloved, also known as John the Apostle and John the Evangelist, was one of the Twelve Apostles and among the closest disciples of Jesus Christ. Along with Peter and James, he witnessed key moments of Christ’s ministry, including the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9). John is traditionally identified as the “disciple whom Jesus loved” and remained faithful at the foot of the Cross when many others fled (John 19:25–27).
Before His death, Jesus entrusted His mother, Mary, to John’s care (John 19:26–27). After the Resurrection and Pentecost, John became a leader in the early Church and a witness to the Gospel. Christian tradition attributes to him the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation. His writings emphasize the love of God, the divinity of Christ, and the call to remain faithful to the truth.
John is remembered as a model of love, loyalty, contemplation, and perseverance in following Christ.
Matthew 4:21–22
Jesus calls John and his brother James to follow Him.
Matthew 17:1–9
John witnesses the Transfiguration of Christ.
John 13:23–25
John reclines beside Jesus at the Last Supper.
John 19:25–27
Jesus entrusts Mary to John’s care at the Cross.
John 20:1–8
John runs to the empty tomb after the Resurrection.
Revelation 1:9–19
John receives the vision of the Apocalypse on Patmos.
Patron of:
Theologians, Writers, Authors, Friendship, Loyalty
Feast Day:
December 27
Illustration by: Colton Rompala