Saint John, Evangelist

Item Number: P45

Size: 9" (22.9cm)
(Ansis, Evan, Giannes, Giovanni, Hans, Hannu, Ioannis, Ivan, Iwan, Ivashka, Jan, Janeczek, Jankielek, Janko, Janos, Jean, Jonas, Jovan, Johann, Johannes, Joannes, Juhani, Juan, Juanitocho, Vanechka, Vanya, Xuan, Yochanan, Zana) [died c. 100]. EVANGELIST, Apostle, beloved disciple of Jesus, model and patron of all who, loving God from their youth, persevere into old age. St. John died a very old and holy man. His symbol is the eagle. He is patron of Asia Minor, Turkey, also of bookbinders, poison sufferers. His feast is December 27.