Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
'His name is John'
— Simon Knott (@SimoninSuffolk) June 24, 2025
The infant St John the Baptist lies before his mother Elizabeth, while Zechariah confirms the child's name by writing on a slate. Early 16th Century German glass in the Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
Today's the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/cSmPZWSbbk