Saint Jean Baptist (Saint John Baptist)
Saint John Baptist is the patron saint of french Canadians since 1908, however he has been celebrated long before that. The tradition came as early as the 1600's with the first french colonists. In 1908, Pope Pius X designated Saint John the Baptist as the patron saint of french Canadians. In Quebec since 1977, June 24 has been a paid statutory Holiday. It is traditionally celebrated with a display of fireworks.
Biblically, Saint John the Baptist is a christian day celebrating the coming of the birth of the Messiah (Jesus Christ).
Saint John Baptist is the patron saint of french Canadians since 1908, however he has been celebrated long before that. The tradition came as early as the 1600's with the first french colonists. In 1908, Pope Pius X designated Saint John the Baptist as the patron saint of french Canadians. In Quebec since 1977, June 24 has been a paid statutory Holiday. It is traditionally celebrated with a display of fireworks.
Biblically, Saint John the Baptist is a christian day celebrating the coming of the birth of the Messiah (Jesus Christ).
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