Saint John

Memorial
26 June
Profile
Servant of Constantia, daughter of Constantine. Refused to join the household of Julian the Apostate when he became emperor. Secretly martyred in his own home. His name is listed in the "Communicantes" in the Canon of the Mass. Basilica in Rome named for him.
Born
Roman
Died
beheaded; interred under the basilica of Saints John and Paul
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God (John)
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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