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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint John The Baptist Date And Artist Unknown Church of Saint Paul Yellow Springs Ohio Photographed On 24 December 2015 By Nheyob
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint John The Baptist Date And Artist Unknown Church of Saint Paul Yellow Springs Ohio Photographed On 24 December 2015 By Nheyob

Saint John The Baptist

Also known as: Iohannes Baptista; Joannes Baptista; John the Baptizer; John the Forerunner; John, son of Zachary; Juan Bautista; Yochanan ben Zecharyah

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

June 24

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint John the Baptist, also known as Iohannes Baptista, Joannes Baptista, John the Baptizer, John the Forerunner, John, son of Zachary, Juan Bautista, and Yochanan ben Zecharyah, was a prominent figure in Christian history. He is best known as the cousin of Jesus Christ and played a crucial role in preparing the way for Jesus' ministry....