“The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose ...

Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the Benedictus. In keeping with his distinctiveness, the birth of Jesus is featured ...

Goa’s São João festival is a monsoon celebration like no other. People wear flower crowns, jump into wells, float decorated ...

The Gospel for today’s feast follows Luke’s account of the Visitation and Mary’s Magnificat. After Mary has “remained with ...

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.

Poland celebrates St. John’s Eve on June 24, a night rich in Slavic traditions distinct from the summer solstice.

Ten years after their Supreme Court win, some veterans of the marriage equality battles see a shared struggle for transgender ...

The Nativity with the Infant Saint John, by Piero di Cosimo, 1495-1505 © National Gallery of Art, Washington. Source: ...

Video of gunmen shooting at people celebrating the feast of Saint John The Baptist birth in Mexico, killing & injuring many, including a toddler shot in the eye ...

On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner. Six months before his appearance in Nazareth to the All-holy Virgin Mary, the great Gabriel, .

He was received by pastors and Christians on June 28, 2025 in Etoug-Ebe Baptist Church, Yaounde.