The beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John is celebrated on September 11, 2023. This event is described in the New Testament.
What event from the New Testament is remembered on September 11, 2023?
On this day, they remember the New Testament event described in the 14th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew and the 6th chapter of the Gospel of Mark – the violent death of the great prophet who predicted the coming of the Messiah and baptized the Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River.
As the Thomas magazine writes, John was imprisoned by order of King Herod Antipas of Galilee. The great prophet denounced the sins and atrocities of him and those around him, but he was afraid to execute the saint: the people loved him, and Herod feared the people’s anger. His brother’s wife Herodias, with whom he was cohabiting, persuaded her daughter Salome to trick the king into killing the prisoner. At the feast, Salome danced for Herod. He liked the dance so much that he vowed to fulfill her every wish. Salome asked for John’s head on a platter. Herod fulfilled the request. So the prophet accepted martyrdom.
What should you not eat on September 11, 2023?
This is a day of strict fasting. Gastronomic restrictions on this holiday are an expression of our grief over the death of the great John the Baptist. You cannot eat meat, fish, eggs and dairy. Vegetable oil is allowed with lean products.
What should you do on September 11, 2023?
– You should visit the church and defend the service.
– On this day you should help not only your loved ones, but also everyone in need
– It is believed that if a stray animal comes to the house, then it needs to be sheltered.
– It’s good to educate yourself.
What not to do on September 11, 2023?
– On all holidays associated with the name of John the Baptist, fun and noise are prohibited. Abstinence in all forms is the motto for today. This applies to both food and entertainment.
– You should not use a knife, especially not cutting round fruits and vegetables. You should also not eat red foods. According to popular beliefs, this is how one can take upon oneself the sins of the murderers of John the Baptist.
– You cannot walk near bodies of water.
