medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Today (24. June) is the feast day of:
>
> John the Baptist (1st cent.) One of the extremely few saints (in
> fact, I can't think of any others) commemorated on his birth day
> instead of his death day (or sometimes day of translatio, or more
> convenient date determined by later calendar emenders).
He is certainly in very exalted company: the others who come to mind
are Mary, whose birthday is celebrated on 8th September, and Christ
himself, whose birthday is celebrated on 25th December.
Of course, the Beheading of John the Baptist is also celebrated on 29th
August. The reason for celebrating his birth is that it is a
significant and miraculous event, recorded in the scriptures. Other
significant and miraculous events in the lives of saints are also
celebrated, for example the Conversion of Saint Paul, the Visitation of
Mary, and indeed several other events in the life of Mary.
Bill.
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