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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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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoTruthfully just being born, but I think to the Catholic thinking one must DIE. But the word Saint in The Bible just means Believer, believing in the Messiah. John was in the priestly line as his father was doing his duty in the Temple, John whose real name is Yochanan was 6 months older than his cousin Yeshua (aks Jesus) and was born in the Spring, Yeshua was born in the fall around the Feast of Tabernacles (He came and Tabernacled with man). ALL believers are Saints!
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∙ 13y agoSt. John the Baptist was ultimately beheaded by Herod because he refused to adore false images, and was directly related to Jesus Christ who at the time was complicating Herod's political aspirations with Rome.
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The martyrdom of John the Baptist had nothing to do with him refusing to worship false images.
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.
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∙ 13y agoJohn was a cousin of Our Lord and had been given a special assignment from God. He was to announce the coming of the Messiah and prepare the Jewish world for his arrival. He was martyred for his actions, especially when he called on King Herod to repent of his sinful life.
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∙ 10y agoHe 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.
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 are the details of the Beatification of Saint John the Baptist?
John the Baptist was neither beatified nor canonized.
When is the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist?
The feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist is June 24.
