Αποτομή της Τιμίας κεφαλής του Ιωάννου Προδρόμου
Feast day
The memory of The Beheading of St John the Baptist is celebrated every year on August 29. Last feast was on a Thursday. Next feast in 2025 will be a Friday on 6 months.
Fast
strict fasting day (apolyti nisteia)
The The Beheading of St John the Baptist Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2024 the date of August 29 falls within a fasting period.
Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.