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San Giovanni Evangelista, ora pro nobis
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December 27th is the Feast of San Giovanni the Apostle and Evangelist, patron saint of writers and theologians. Widely venerated across Southern Italy, he is the principal patron of San Giovanni la Punta (CT), Mariglianella (NA), Teverola (CE), Ailano (CE), Motta San Giovanni (RC), Castellalto (TE), and Paterno (PZ), among others. In celebration, I'm posting a prayer to St. John the Evangelist. The accompanying photo was taken at the Basilica Santa Trofimena in Minori. Evviva San Giovanni Evangelista!A Prayer to St. John the Evangelist
O Glorious St. John, you were so loved by Jesus that you merited to rest your head upon his breast, and to be left in his place as son to Mary. Obtain for us an ardent love for Jesus and Mary. Let me be united with them now on earth and forever after in heaven. Amen
