June 24 marks St. John the Baptist's birth — exactly 6 months before Christmas
On June 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, one of the rare liturgical feasts marking a saint's birth rather than death. The date falls exactly six months before Christmas, reflecting the Gospel account of John's relationship to Jesus. St. John the Baptist is the patron of, among others, baptisteries, missionaries, and several countries.
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