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