1 Reliquary - Relic Ex Sepulcre St. Joannis With Orginal Document
Reliquary - Relic Ex Sepulcre St. Joannis With Orginal Document en Brass / Glass / Wax Seal, 19 th century
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John the Apostle
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The Apostle Saint John Evangelist by Peter Paul Rubens (c. 1611)
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| Apostle, Evangelist and Theologian | |
| Born | c. 6 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire |
| Died | c. 100 AD (aged 93) place unknown, probably Ephesus, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | All Christian denominations which venerate saints Islam (named as one of the disciples of Jesus) Druze faith |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 27 December (Roman Catholic, Anglican) 26 September (Eastern Orthodox) |
| Attributes | Eagle, gospel, serpent in a chalice, cauldron |
| Patronage | Love, loyalty, friendships, authors, booksellers, burn-victims, poison-victims, art-dealers, editors, publishers, scribes, examinations, scholars, theologians, Asia Minor,[ against jealousy and envy |
| Influences | Jesus |
| Influenced | Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, Papias of Hierapolis, Odes of Solomon |