Solemnity
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
- Feast day
- June 24
- Origin
- Palestinian
Life
This solemnity celebrates the birth of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ who prepared the way of the Lord. He is one of only three persons whose birth is celebrated liturgically.
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