St. Johnthe Baptist
the Forerunner
Holy Prophet· Gold: Colour of the kings
“...the one who participated directly in the Baptism of Christ, placing his own hand upon the head of the Savior.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
24 Feb (8 Mar)Uncovering of Relics- 25 May (7 June)Uncovering of Relics
24 June (7 July)Birth- 29 Aug (11 Sept)
23 Sept (6 Oct)Conception- 12 Oct (25 Oct)Translation of relics
Synaxes & other dates of commemoration
Birth
24 June (7 July) 1 B.C.
Palestine
Death
1st century
Judea
History
- Conception
- Unknown
- Translation of relics
- 12 Oct (25 Oct) 1799
- Uncovering of Relics
- 25 May (7 June) 850
- Uncovering of Relics
- 4th century
Connected Sts.
Undertakings & Callings
- Preaching
- Baptising
God's Gifts
- Prophesy
Sufferings
- Execution
- Imprisonment