Nativity of John the Baptist - Wikipedia
The Nativity of John the Baptist (or Birth of John the Baptist, or Nativity of the Forerunner, or colloquially Johnmas or St. John's Day (in German) Johannistag) is a Christian feast day. It is observed annually on 24 June.
St. John the Baptist - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
John the Baptist's feast day is June 24, and the anniversary of his death is August 29 and is sometimes celebrated with a second feast. John the Baptist is the patron saint of Jordan, Puerto Rico, French Canada and many other places.
Liturgical Year : Activities : Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Father Weiser explains the origin of honoring St. John the Baptist, the feast days and Church's traditions and provides some customs celebrated on his feasts in various countries. This...
St. John the Baptist | Biography, Patron Saint, Facts, Feast Day ...
1 天前 · St. John the Baptist (born 1st decade bce, Judaea, Palestine, near Jerusalem—died 28–36 ce; feast day June 24) was a Jewish prophet of priestly origin who preached the imminence of God’s Final Judgment and baptized those who repented in self-preparation for it; he is revered in the Christian church as the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist - Franciscan Media
2022年6月24日 · Saint John the Baptist is one of the few saints who have two feast days. Today we celebrate his birth, which Saint Luke narrates in his Gospel. There Luke draws a parallel between the births of Jesus and John, pointing out the important role in the history of salvation that John the Baptist would play.
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Catholic News Agency
2011年6月24日 · When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John recognized Jesus as the Messiah and baptized Him, saying: “It is I who need baptism from you.” John continued to preach after Jesus was baptized,...
Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
2024年6月24日 · St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy. In fact, the Nativity of...
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
2020年6月24日 · Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, and on 29 August, we will celebrate the memorial of his martyrdom. There is no other saint for whom the Church celebrates both of these moments.
The feast days of St. John the Baptist :: Roman Catholic Diocese …
St. John the Baptist is one of the few saints who have two feast days: one celebrating his birth, June 24, and one remembering his death, August 29. In medieval times, the customs of St. John’s Day even took on a romantic twist.
St John the Baptist – Nativity, Passion and Beheading (Death)
2017年8月24日 · The feast of the Passion of St John the Baptist is one of the oldest in the Church. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast day on August 29 . St John the Baptist is the Patron Saint of