St. John the Baptist | Pray for Us
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St. John the Baptist | Pray for Us
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Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. John the Baptist, the voice crying in the wilderness who pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God, is honored at his birth on June 24 and his martyrdom on August 29.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | June 24, Nativity (Solemnity); August 29, Passion of St. John the Baptist (Memorial) |
| Life & Canonization | Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth; forerunner of Christ; martyred c. 29 to 30 |
| Patronage | Florence, French Canada, the Knights of Malta, and those preparing for baptism |
| Symbols | Camel-hair garment, a lamb, a reed cross, a scroll reading "Ecce Agnus Dei" |
The Life of St. John the Baptist
John leaped for joy in his mother Elizabeth's womb when Mary came to visit, and he never lost that joy. He grew up to live in the desert, wearing camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey, and crowds came to hear him call them to turn back to God and be baptized in the Jordan.
When Jesus came to the river, John pointed and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God," words we still hear at every Mass. He baptized Jesus and then stepped aside with total humility: "He must increase, but I must decrease." He gave his life for speaking the truth.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What did he eat in the desert?
Locusts and wild honey, and he wore a garment of camel's hair.
Where do we hear his words at Mass?
"Behold the Lamb of God" comes from John pointing to Jesus at the Jordan.
What does "He must increase, I must decrease" mean?
John was happy to step back so people would follow Jesus. It is a motto for humility.
Why is he celebrated in June?
His birth is celebrated June 24, six months before Christmas. In many countries St. John's Eve is marked with bonfires.
What is he the patron of?
Baptism, French Canadians, Puerto Rico and anyone preparing a way for the Lord.
Does he have more than one feast?
Yes. His birth on June 24 and his martyrdom on August 29.