Saint John Before The Latin Gate. San Giovanni A Porta Latina. Sancti Ioanne Ad Portam Latinam. Feast Day 6 May.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

Saint John Before The Latin Gate.
San Giovanni A Porta Latina.
Sancti Ioanne Ad Portam Latinam.
   Feast Day 6 May.

Greater-Double.

Red Vestments.

English: Basilica of Saint John Before The Latin Gate, Rome.

Français: L'Église San Giovanni a Porta Latina, Rome.

Photo: July 2009.

Source: Own work.

Author: LPLT

(Wikimedia Commons)

Jesus had promised James and John, sons of Zebedee, that they should drink the Chalice of His Passion, so as to participate in the triumph of His Resurrection (Gospel).

The Emperor Domitian caused John to be brought to Rome and condemned him to be plunged into a cauldron of boiling oil.

But Saint John, by a striking miracle, came forth from this torment more healthy and vigorous than before. A Sanctuary was built on this spot near The Latin Gate and Dedicated to the Holy Apostle. There is held The Station on Passion Sunday.

Mass: Protexisti.
Creed: Is said.
Preface: Of The Apostles.

English: The Nave,

Saint John Before The Latin Gate, Rome.

Français: Nef de l'église San Giovanni a Porta Latina à Rome

Photo: July 2009.

Source: Own work.

Author: LPLT

(Wikimedia Commons)