He gave it to St. John the Evangelist , who added to it some of the water which fell from the pierced side .
The legend is that the Baptist caught the water which fell from the body of Christ at His baptism and preserved it .
Christ gave it to St. John the Evangelist , who added to it some of the water which fell from the pierced side .
The legend is that the Baptist caught the water which fell from the body of Christ at His baptism and preserved it .