St. John the Apostle Retablo – Writers, Caregivers

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St. John the Apostle

6 AD- 100 AD Feast day: December 27 Patronage: writers, love, loyalty, friendship and proposed saint of caregivers

One of Jesus’s 12 disciples. Jesus called him ‘The Beloved’. Jesus said, while dying on the cross ‘Behold your mother” John cared for Mary until her death. He was writer of a Gospel and perhaps writer of 3 Epistles and the Book of Revelations.

'St. John, you who laid your head upon Jesus’ breast and cared for Jesus’ mother Mary until her death. With love, loyalty and friendship, help me to be of loving and patient service as I care for (insert name). My gratitude is always yours.'

Specific Sizes - Width x Height

Pocket - 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" Ornament - 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" Small - 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" Large - 5 1/2" x 10 1/4"