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August 29 · Memorial · Red
Passion of St John the Baptist
Herod Antipas, manipulated by his wife Herodias, had John beheaded in the fortress of Machaerus after the dance of Salome. He died for telling a king the truth about his marriage.
A prayerSaint John, who lost your head for truth, pray for our courage to speak honestly.
When is the feast of Passion of St John the Baptist?
The feast is celebrated on August 29 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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