Traditional Account of St John's Death
According to early Christian tradition, St John the Apostle died of old age in Ephesus, likely during the late first or early second century. He is often regarded as the only apostle who died of natural causes rather than martyrdom.
Historical and Biblical Context
The New Testament does not describe St John's death in detail. Church historians such as Eusebius recorded that he lived long after the other apostles and was buried near Ephesus, where a shrine later developed around his tomb.
Legacy and Veneration
St John is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions as the author of the Gospel of John, the Johannine epistles, and the Book of Revelation. His feast day is celebrated on December 27 in Western Christianity.
For more background on St John and early Christian history, see Saint John the Apostle.
