Catholic Saint
St. John the Baptist
“The forerunner of Christ who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.”
Feast Day: June 24
Biography
St. John the Baptist is revered as the precursor to Jesus Christ, calling people to repentance in preparation for the coming Messiah. He lived a life of asceticism in the wilderness, preaching the need for spiritual renewal and performing baptisms of atonement. His boldness in denouncing sin led to his imprisonment and eventual martyrdom, making him a symbol of unwavering faith.
Prayer to St. John the Baptist
I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord.'