Overview
- The Catholic santoral for May 7 highlights St. John of Beverley and also lists Benedict II, Rosa Venerini, Domitila, Flavio of Nicomedia, Antonio of Kiev, Cenérico, and Agustín Roscelli.
- Born in Harpham in the late seventh century, he studied at Canterbury, became bishop of Hexham in 687, and was named archbishop of York in 705.
- He moved his seat to York, founded the monastery at Beverley, later stepped down from office, and died there in 721.
- Sources recount miracles linked to him, including a cure recorded by Bede, and El Imparcial reports his cult was confirmed in 1037 by Pope Benedict IX.
- In Spain, the name‑day tradition remains common, with many people sending a message, making a call, or sharing a simple meal.