St. John
Inside Paintings - North Wall
St. John
1. Call to Discipleship
Biblical Reference: Matthew 4:21-22, Mark 1:19-20, Luke 5:10-11
Description: John, the son of Zebedee and the brother of James, was a fisherman. He was mending nets with his brother and father when Jesus called them. They immediately left their boat and followed Him. John, along with Peter and James, formed the inner circle of Jesus’ disciples.
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3. Author of New Testament Books
Historical Reference: Early Christian tradition and writings
Description: John is traditionally credited with writing five books of the New Testament: The Gospel of John, three Epistles (1 John, 2 John, and 3 John), and the Book of Revelation. These writings emphasize themes of love, truth, and eternal life, and include the profound theological prologue of the Gospel of John, as well as the apocalyptic visions in Revelation.
4. Witness to the Transfiguration
Biblical Reference: Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36
Description: John was one of the three disciples Jesus took up a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light. Moses and Elijah appeared, talking with Jesus. This event revealed Jesus’ divine glory to the inner circle of His disciples.
5. John as the "Beloved Disciple"
Biblical Reference: John 13:23, John 21:20-24
Description: John is traditionally identified as the “disciple whom Jesus loved,” a term used several times in the Gospel of John. At the Last Supper, he was reclining next to Jesus and was close enough to ask Him about the identity of the betrayer. This special relationship highlights John’s deep connection with Jesus.
6. At the Crucifixion of Jesus
Biblical Reference: John 19:25-27
Description: John was the only one of the twelve apostles who is specifically mentioned as being present at the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus entrusted the care of His mother, Mary, to John, saying, “Woman, here is your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, John took Mary into his home.
7. Exile on Patmos, Vision and Death
Historical Reference: Book of Revelation, Early Christian tradition and writings
Description: St. John was tortured by the proconsul of Asia, where he was miraculously preserved from death when thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil. According to early Christian tradition, John was exiled to the island of Patmos during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). It was on Patmos that he received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation. Unlike most of the other apostles, John is believed to have died a natural death. Tertullian and other early writers mention that John survived being plunged into boiling oil in Rome before his exile. After Domitian’s death, John returned to Ephesus, where he continued his ministry until he died at an advanced age, traditionally around AD 100. His longevity and peaceful death were considered unique among the apostles.