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Saints

May 18 · Optional · Red

St John I

(c. 470–526) Italian pope sent to Constantinople by the Arian king Theodoric. When he returned having failed to deliver what the king wanted, Theodoric imprisoned him; he died in chains.

A prayerPope Saint John, pray for the integrity of those who hold high office.

When is the feast of St John I?

The feast is celebrated on May 18 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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