Actually, St. John the Baptist is only one of the patron Saints of Freemasonry: the other is St. John the Evangelist. Some theorize that they were chosen because their saint's days are very close to the summer (Baptist) and winter (Evangelist) solstices.
Because he is the Baptist!!
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The Catholic Church, which assigns patronages, has no patron saint of Freemasons. If the Freemasons have adopted patron saints they are not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. In the United States, the patron saints of Freemasonry are Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist.
John the Baptist is not the patron saint of teachers.
John the Baptist is the patron saint of the country of Jordan.
Zachary, the father of John the Baptist, is not shown as a patron saint.
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist are two important figures in Freemasonry, serving as patron saints for Freemasons. Saint John the Baptist represents the virtue of introspection and self-improvement, while Saint John the Evangelist symbolizes fraternal love and loyalty. Their teachings and values are incorporated into Masonic rituals and ceremonies to remind members of the principles of the craft.
St. John the Baptist
She is the patron saint of Pregnant Women because she birthed John the Baptist, whom baptised Jesus.
The feast day of John the Baptist is June 24.
St. Elizabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist, is the patron saint of expectant mothers.
Saint John Baptist De La Salle is the patron saint of teachers and educators. He dedicated his life to improving the education system and providing quality education to all, especially the poor and underprivileged.
The mother of St. John the Baptist is the patron saint of:expectant mothersFulda, Germany, diocese ofpregnant women
No, Saint Gabriel is the patron saint of messengers, communication workers, and postal services. The patron saint for school teachers is Saint John Baptist de la Salle.