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St. John the Baptist was a cousin of Our Lord and about 6 months older than him. He was a prophet charged with the task of preparing the "way of the Lord" and he did so by preaching and baptizing in the regions around Jerusalem. He had a large following, including some men who later became apostles of Our Lord. He eventually caught the attention of King Herod who became a "bit" upset as John demanded that he repent and change his immoral behavior. Herod had John thrown into prison and, at the urging of Herodias (his latest wife) and her daughter (Salome) had him beheaded. Read more about how John was martyred at the link below.
Because he was the Herald of the Christ.
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When did Saint John Paul the Baptist become a saint?
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Is Saint John the Baptist a patron saint of teachers?
John the Baptist is not the patron saint of teachers.
When did John the Baptist become a saint in the Coptic version?
From the First Century onward.
What country is Saint John the Baptist the patron saint of?
John the Baptist is the patron saint of the country of Jordan.
Is Saint John the Baptist II a saint?
Who is John the Baptist II? I have never heard of him.
When was The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist - Caravaggio - created?
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist - Caravaggio - was created in 1608.
Is John the Baptist recognized as a saint in Christian tradition?
Yes, John the Baptist is recognized as a saint in Christian tradition.
Who is the person most commonly referred to as Saint John?
Saint John can either refer to John the Baptist or John the Apostle. However, John the Baptist is more commonly referred to as Saint John.
When is the feast of Saint John the Baptist?
June 24th is the feast of John the Baptist.
Who were the parents of Saint John the Baptist?
The parents of St. John the Baptist were Elizabeth and Zacharia
Where was Saint John the Baptist from?
He was from judea
What were Saint Elizabeth the son of John the Baptist's miracles?
Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, not the son.
