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St. John the Baptist

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Channel: Christian Youth Channel · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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On this day, the forerunner and great prophet, St. John the Baptist, son of Zachariah the priest, was martyred by the order of King Herod. 
St. John was the son of Elizabeth and Zachariah. He called the people to be baptized for the forgiveness of sins and he baptized the Lord Jesus Christ.  
St. John rebuked Herod because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Phillip whom he had taken as a wife, he said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." Herod seized him and cast him into prison; however, he feared John.
 An opportune day came when Herod, on his birthday, gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers and the chief men of Galilee. And when Herodias' daughter herself came in and danced and pleased Herod. He promised her anything she might ask for, even as much as half of his kingdom. She went to her mother and asked her, "What shall I ask?" Her mother said, "Ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter." When Herod heard this, he was exceedingly sorry to do so and he couldn't refuse her request for he promised her. He commanded his servants to cut off the head of Saint John and they gave it to the damsel and the damsel gave it to her mother. There was great consternation that day, and their joy soon turned into sorrow.
May his blessings be with us all. Amen.

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