Synaxis of the Baptist
The Synaxis of the Baptist is feast day celebrated on January 7, the day following the Great Feast of Theophany. It commemorates the Holy Glorious Prophet, John the Forerunner, who is the Baptiser of Jesus Christ.
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Other feast dates
Besides the Synaxis of the honorable, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John, the Church celebrates his memory on the following days: September 23, his Conception; June 24, his Nativity; August 29, his Beheading; February 24, the First and Second Finding of his Head; May 25, the Third Finding of his Head; October 12, the Transfer of his Right Hand from Malta to Gatchina (1799).
Hymns
Troparion (Tone 2)
- The memory of the righteous is celebrated with songs of praise,
- But the Lord's testimony is sufficient for you, O Forerunner.
- You were shown indeed to be the most Honorable of the Prophets,
- For in the waters you baptize the one whom you preached.
- After suffering with joy on behalf of the truth,
- You proclaimed even to those in hell the God who appeared in the flesh
- Who takes away the sin of the world,
- And grants us great mercy!
Kontakion (Tone 6)
- The river Jordan trembled, and was driven back
- Filled with fear at Your coming in the flesh,
- While John drew back in awe
- As he fulfilled the ministry of the Spirit.
- The ranks of angels stood amazed,
- When they beheld You baptized in the stream,
- And we, who were in darkness, are filled with light,
- Praising You, God made manifest, who enlightens all!
Source
External link
Synaxis of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John - from OCA web site.
