Saint of the Day for December 27
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
John the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus; son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James; traditionally identified with John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, and the Beloved Disciple
John the Apostle, also known as Saint John the Beloved and, in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Saint John the Theologian, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Generally listed as the youngest apostle, he was the son of Zebedee and Salome. His brother James was another of the Twelve Apostles. The Church Fathers identify him as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, John the Elder, and the Beloved Disciple, and claim that he outlived the remaining apostles and was the only one to die of natural causes, although modern scholars are divided on the veracity of these claims.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- John the Evangelistauthor of the Gospel of John; traditionally identified with John the Apostle of Jesus, John of Patmos (author of Revelation), and John the Presbyter
- Saint StephenDeacon, martyr, and saint
- Saint Fabiolasaint
- Theodoros GraptosPalestinian Christian monk (770-841)
- Mauritius of ApameiaChristian martyr
Bible Verse of the Day
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
On December 27 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.