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The Synaxarion
Icon of Saint John the Forerunner as the winged Angel of the Desert, holding a scroll and slender cross.

The Apostolic Age

Saint John the Baptist c. AD 30

The Forerunner of the Lord

Commemorated
January 7 (Synaxis)
Lived
c. AD 30

The Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, greatest of the prophets, who prepared the way, baptized Christ in the Jordan, and was beheaded by Herod.

Holy John the Baptist, pray to God for us.