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Saint
John the Apostle
The Apostle Saint John Evangelist by Peter Paul Rubens (c. 1611)
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
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