Saint
The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
New Calendar September 26 Old Calendar October 9
Why they are a saint
The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 26. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian as a patron when they bear the name The at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 26.
Prayer
O holy The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and 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.