Birth of Saint John the Baptist—Solemnity

First Century | Patron Saint of baptism, bird dealers, converts, monastic life, motorways, printers, tailors, lambs, and prisoners
Invoked against epilepsy, convulsions, hailstorms, and spasms | Pre-Congregation canonization | Liturgical Color: White of Gold
When Elizabeth conceived John the Baptist, she and her husband, Zechariah, “were advanced in years” (Luke 1:7).