John I (bishop of Jerusalem) 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. According to universal tradition, 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, St. James (whom Eusebius identifies as James, son of Zebedee) and John. 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.
Monastery of the Holy Apostles the Seven Apostles", based on the seven disciples mentioned in John 21 (), but it is actually dedicated to all the twelve apostles of Jesus. The church marks the site of the ancient village of Capernaum, which is an important place in Christianity. The village is frequently mentioned in the Gospels and was Jesus' main base during his Galilean ministry. It is referred to as Jesus' own city and a place where he lived. It was in the synagogue of Capernaum where he first started to preach. Those who claim that the church is dedicated the seven apostles (or rather