Apostle
Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
New Calendar September 26 Old Calendar October 9
Why they are a saint
The holy Apostle was, by the world’s reckoning, the nephew of our Savior, since his mother Salome was the daughter of St Joseph the Betrothed. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian on September 26.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 26. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.