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About St. John the Baptist
1st century BC – c. 30 · Feast June 24 · Biblical Saint / Prophet / Martyr
Forerunner of the Messiah (1st century BC-c. 30), son of Zechariah and St. Elizabeth, kinsman of Jesus; preached repentance and a baptism of conversion in the Jordan valley, baptized Jesus at the Theophany, and was beheaded by Herod Antipas at Machaerus for denouncing Antipas's incestuous marriage. Two feasts (Birth June 24; Beheading August 29).
St. John the Baptist is the patron saint of Auto Routes, Road Workers, Baptism, Converts, Tailors, Jordan and Lambs.
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