Byzantine Saints: Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (26 September)

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The Holy, Glorious, All-Laudable Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, also called the “Beloved Disciple,” was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the younger brother of the Apostle James. Chosen by Christ at the Sea of Galilee, St. John became one of the Lord’s closest disciples, witnessing His miracles, the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and caring for the Theotokos at the foot of the Cross. After the Dormition of the Mother of God, St. John traveled to Asia Minor and Ephesus, tirelessly preaching the Gospel. He endured persecution under Emperor Nero, miraculously survived poison and boiling oil, and was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he received the divine revelation recorded in the Book of Revelation (The Apocalypse). Known as the Apostle of Love, St. John wrote the Fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. His life testifies to sacrificial love, purity, and unwavering devotion to Christ. The Church commemorates his repose on September 26, and his miracle-working relics on May 8. 🙏 May the prayers of St. John the Theologian strengthen us in faith, love, and truth. 0:00 – Introduction 0:19 – Repose of St. John the Theologian (Feast Day) 0:30 – Calling of John and James 1:00 – Witness of Miracles & Last Supper 1:36 – At the Cross with the Theotokos 1:57 – Missionary Journey to Ephesus 2:52 – Persecution under Nero 3:15 – Miraculous Preservation & Exile to Patmos 4:13 – Vision of Revelation (The Apocalypse) 4:58 – Writing of the Gospel & Epistles 5:23 – Apostle of Love and Teacher of Repentance 5:56 – Repose of St. John in Ephesus 6:42 – Empty Tomb & Annual Miracle of May 8 7:23 – Legacy & Theological Symbolism https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #StJohnTheTheologian #ApostleJohn #OrthodoxChristianity #FeastDay #HolyApostles #BookOfRevelation #GospelOfJohn #BelovedDisciple #Patmos #ChurchHistory 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Holiness
• Bible Study
• Evangelism