Saint John the Baptist & Jesus

Item Number: P75 Size: 10 1/2" (26.7cm) (Ansis, Evan, Giannes, Giovanni, Hans, Hannu, Ioannis, Ivan, Iwan, Ivashka, Jan, Janeczek, Jankielek, Janko, Janos, Jean, Jonas, Jovan, Johann, Johannes, Joannes, Juhani, Juan, Juanitocho, Vanechka, Vanya, Xuan, Yochanan, Zana) [1st Century]. The Gospel of St. Mark begins with the appearance of John, whose ministry was to prepare the way for Jesus. He is the patron of those whose words and examples draw others to God. He is also the patron of farriers or blacksmiths, tailors, highways, Jordan, and Quebec. His feasts are June 24 and August 29.