September 26 Repose of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (2nd c.) Ven. Ephraim, Abbot of Perekóp, Wonderworker of Novgorod (1492). SAINT JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN The Holy, Glorious All-laudable Apostle and Evangelist, Virgin, and Beloved Friend of Christ, John the Theologian was the son of Zebedee and Salome, a daughter of Saint Joseph the Betrothed. He was called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be one of His Apostles