John I (bishop of Jerusalem)

John I of Jerusalem was the seventh Bishop of Jerusalem.

He was, according to Eusebius, a Jewish Christian born to Jewish parents who kept the Law of the Torah.[1] John I replaced the first bishop of Jerusalem Saint James the Just, the "brother of the Lord," who was appointed bishop by the Apostles Peter, James, and John.[2]

John was well versed in the Law of Moses and as a young man disputed with Christians until he converted with the instruction of St. Justus bishop of Jerusalem. He was baptized and ordained a deacon. His two-year episcopacy was one under which the church was persecuted.

John I died April 11, after serving two years in office.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Historia Ecclesiastica, IV, v."
  2. ^ "Historia Ecclesiastica, II, i."
  3. ^ The Departure of St. John, Bishop of Jerusalem Archived 2015-09-06 at the Wayback Machine.