STs. ZACHARIAS AND ELIZABETH

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Saints

NOVEMBER 5 is the traditional memorial of STs. ZACHARIAS AND ELIZABETH (1st CENTURY). These two were the parents of St. John the Baptist. Does anyone remember the background? Zacharias was one of the chief priests of the great temple in Jerusalem. There were several...

BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

by | Aug 29, 2020 | Saints

AUGUST 29 is the traditional memorial of THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. However, the beheading was actually just before Passover. The date of August 29 was chosen because that was the date that Emperor Constantine and Empress Helena had a church they built...