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Gospel: "I want you to give me immediately on a platter the head of John the Baptist" (Mk 6:17, 29) Published on 08/29/2025 at 08:00 Zen reading Acclamation: (Mt 5:10) Alleluia. Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Alleluia. Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark At that time, Herod had given orders to arrest John the Baptist and put him in prison, becaus…
The Baptist Loses his Head - Catholic Insight
The celebration of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist - an expeditious entrance into heaven - is sort of a bookend to the summer; you may recall that June 24th, just after the end of spring, was the solemnity of his birth. Now, as summer draws to its close, we celebrate his death. A
Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist, a pivotal figure in the New Testament, is renowned for his role in heralding the coming of Jesus Christ and for his martyrdom. Born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, John was divinely chosen to prepare the way for the Messiah. His birth was announced by the angel Gabriel, marking him as a […]
Commentary to the Gospel of 29 August 2025
On August 29, Eastern Christians celebrate the Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist. On this day, believers remember the prophet John the Baptist, who predicted the birth of Christ and who baptized him in the waters of the Jordan River. YOU WILL BE INTERESTED The Nativity of John the Baptist: prohibitions and signs The history of the holiday According to biblical tradition, John the Baptist opposed King Herod Antipas. He criticized the kin…
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