Sveti Jovan Krstitelj: Mrsna je slava, ali ovu hranu danas nikako ne treba jesti
Srpska pravoslavna crkva i njeni vernici danas, 20. januara slave Svetog Jovana Krstitelja, praznik posvećen svetitelju i proroku koji je krstio Isusa Hrista na reci Jordan i prethodno najavio njegov dolazak krštavajući i okupljajući nove vernike oko potonje hrišćanske crkve.
TL;DR
- Saint John the Baptist is celebrated on January 20th.
- He is known as the Precursor for announcing Christ's arrival and baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
- Traditions include not using knives and avoiding red items to remember his martyrdom.
- Saint John is considered the third most celebrated saint among Serbs.
- Customs include "brotherhood" or "godfatherhood" rituals.
- He is the patron saint of various professions and ailments.