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Holy Fathers in Praise of St. John the Baptist

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Holy Fathers in Praise of St. John the Baptist

And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment; behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

The Life of St. John the Baptist

From "The Lives of the Saints and Several Lectures and Sermons" compiled and translated by St. Sebastian Dabovich

St. Sebastian Dabovich

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The Life of St. John the Baptist

From "The Lives of the Saints and Several Lectures and Sermons" compiled and translated by St. Sebastian Dabovich

St. Sebastian Dabovich

This John was called by God to be the forerunner of his Divine Son, to usher Him into the world, and to prepare mankind by repentance to receive the Redeemer, whom the prophets had foretold at a distance through every age from the beginning of the world, never ceasing to instill in the people of God faith and hope in Him by whom alone they were to be saved.

Fulfilling Our Duty to the End

Sermon on the Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Archpriest Dimitry Smirnov

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Fulfilling Our Duty to the End

Sermon on the Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Archpriest Dimitry Smirnov

So that the Lord would see that we wash, sew, iron, and stand in line at the grocery store for His sake. So that He would rejoice in our industriousness, in our obedience, our patience. So that He would see that no matter in what conditions he places us, we always remain faithful, and have learned meekness and humility from Him.

A Prophet of Humility

Sermon on the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

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A Prophet of Humility

Sermon on the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

History does not present another such man—all the prophets, holy in life and great in temperance though they be, were not so austere as John the Baptist.

Homily on the Beheading of the Holy Forerunner of the Lord, John

St. Nikolai (Velimirovic)

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Homily on the Beheading of the Holy Forerunner of the Lord, John

St. Nikolai (Velimirovic)

Once Jerusalem and all Judea were astir with the news that a new prophet had appeared, never before seen, and frightening. This man called out to the crowd around him, “Repent!”

To Convince by One's Life

On the Feast of the Finding of the Honorable Head of St. John the Baptist

Priest Roman Savchuk

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To Convince by One's Life

On the Feast of the Finding of the Honorable Head of St. John the Baptist

Priest Roman Savchuk

The problem often arises before Christians of how to prove the truth of their convictions, to instruct apostates, or help the doubting. The example of St. John the Baptist’s life speaks clearly about how every Christian has it within his power to work the miracle that people so need.

Zeal for Divine Truth

On the Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

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Zeal for Divine Truth

On the Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John

Archimandrite Kirill (Pavlov)

For us, brothers and sisters, who behold the holy death of the righteous one, let his zeal for divine truth prevent us from the lawlessness of those whom he rebuked, and let our souls be inspired to speak the truth, to love truth, and to stand for God’s righteousness—perhaps even unto death itself.

The Nativity of St John the Baptist

From a sermon by the Venerable Bede

Venerable Bede

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The Nativity of St John the Baptist

From a sermon by the Venerable Bede

Venerable Bede

Next, the angel saith that the prayer of Zacharias was heard, and then straightway promiseth that the wife of Zacharias should bear a child.We are not to understand that he had been praying for the birth of a son whilst he was offering the sacrifice according to the liturgy of that time, for we are told that he had given up hope of a son, and no one prayeth for that which he hath no hope of obtaining.

The Nativity of John the Baptist

Fr. James Guirguis

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Rating: 9|Votes: 9

The Nativity of John the Baptist

Fr. James Guirguis

St. John is an amazing prophet and the Lord Jesus actually calls him the greatest born of a woman. Imagine just how important St. John must be that the Lord would speak so highly of him!

A Festivity of Faithfulness to Truth

A Word on the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner

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A Festivity of Faithfulness to Truth

A Word on the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner

Many generations have passed but the memory of the holy prophet lives, because the death of the righteous is a festivity of faithfulness to the Truth living and eternal, to God the Provider and Savior of the world. As the example of this holy righteous one, who by his guiltless suffering only increased his glory, may we all be strengthened in the courage of patience in all that comes to pass with us.

Commentary of St. John Chrysostom on the Beheading of the Precious Forerunner

Matthew 14:1-12

St. John Chrysostom

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Commentary of St. John Chrysostom on the Beheading of the Precious Forerunner

Matthew 14:1-12

St. John Chrysostom

But not without a purpose doth the evangelist signify the time, but to make thee observe also the haughtiness of the tyrant, and his thoughtlessness, in that not at the beginning did he inform himself about Christ, but after a very long time. For such are they that are in places of power, and are encompassed with much pomp, they learn these things late, because they do not make much account of them.

The Beheading of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John

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The Beheading of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John

The Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner of the Lord, John the Baptist: The Evangelists Matthew (Mt.14:1-12) and Mark (Mark 6:14-29) provide accounts about the martyric end of John the Baptist in the year 32 after the Birth of Christ.

Precious Droplets Gathered: a Discourse on the Nativity of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of our Lord John

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

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Precious Droplets Gathered: a Discourse on the Nativity of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of our Lord John

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov speaks on the spiritual meaning of the feast of the Nativity of John the Forerunner, and on the importance of his preaching and the lessons of his life, as part of the project “The Lord’s Summer.”

The Beheading of the Holy Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

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Rating: 4.7|Votes: 6

The Beheading of the Holy Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

Our Lord Himself said that St. John was the greatest prophet “among those born of women” (Luke 7, 28). Some hearing these words are surprised. They ask: Surely, Christ Himself is the greatest man born of women? However, Christ was not born of a woman (i.e. a married female), he was born of a Virgin. Therefore, in obedience to our Lords words, that St. John is the greatest born of women, the Church duly honors him.

The Nativity of St. John the Forerunner and Baptist of Christ

July 7th (June 24th old calendar)

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The Nativity of St. John the Forerunner and Baptist of Christ

July 7th (June 24th old calendar)

Six months before his appearing to the most holy Virgin Mary in Nazareth, the great Gabriel, archangel of the Lord, appeared to Zacharias the High Priest in the Temple in Jerusalem. Before he revealed the miraculous conception by a virgin who had not known a man, the archangel revealed the wondrous conceiving by an old and barren woman.

The Untold Story of the Head of St. John the Baptist

Priest Maxim Massalitin

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Rating: 5.8|Votes: 150

The Untold Story of the Head of St. John the Baptist

Priest Maxim Massalitin

Unfortunately, few of the faithful have recourse to the help of such a lamp of grace as the precious head of St. John the Baptist, “the first among martyrs in grace”.[2] Many Orthodox Christians come to France, but not all of them know how many holy relics there are still on French soil despite the outrages committed against them during the French Revolution and subsequent forgetfulness of France’s Christian past.

The Conception of St. John the Baptist

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The Conception of St. John the Baptist

On this day are celebrated God's mercy, His wondrous act and His wisdom: His mercy towards the devout and righteous parents of St John, the aged Zacharias and Elisabeth, who had all their lives begged a child of God; the wonder of the conception of John in Elisabeth's more-than-aged womb; and the wisdom of the dispensation of man's salvation.

Homily on the Feast of the Beheading of St John, the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord

St. Justin Popovic

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Rating: 8.8|Votes: 6

Homily on the Feast of the Beheading of St John, the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord

St. Justin Popovic

What is this? Could it be that this world has become a madhouse? People do not want God, they do not want the greatest Righteous One in the whole world. Whom do you want? Whom would you prefer? Whom would you set in Christ’s stead? With whom would you replace St. John the Baptist? With yourselves?! О moth! О, tiny mortal insects! Yes, when people become maddened by pride, when out of egotistical pride they lose their reason, they have no need of God, they have no need of God’s Truth. They declare themselves to be gods. They present their petty, shallow, false likeness of truth as the great and salvific Truth.

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

St. John of Shanghai

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The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

St. John of Shanghai

Being born exactly half a year before Christ, John the Forerunner by the exact time of his birth depicted his mission of preparing the way for the Lord. He was born at the time of the year (June 24) when the day begins to grow shorter after the summer solstice, whereas the Nativity of Christ occurs (December 25) when the day begins to grow longer after the winter solstice. These facts are an embodiment of the words spoken later, by the Forerunner, after the beginning of Christ's preaching: He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30).

Homily on the Conception of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

St. Dimitry of Rostov

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Homily on the Conception of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

St. Dimitry of Rostov

That is why the herald, Holy Archangel Gabriel, when he entered the altar to the priest Zacharias who was serving before the face of God, said:“Be not afraid, Zacharias, your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will give birth to your son, and you will give him the name John.”

First and second finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

Commemorated on February 24/March 9

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First and second finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

Commemorated on February 24/March 9

During the days of Saint Constantine the Great, when Christianity began to flourish, the holy Forerunner appeared twice to two monks journeying to Jerusalem on pilgrimage to the holy places, and he revealed the location of his venerable head.

St. John the Baptist

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