Saints & Feasts

of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church

SAINTS & FEASTS
St John the Forerunner

ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AND JOB THE RIGHTEOUS

The Armenian Church commemorates St. John the Forerunner and Job the Righteous. St. John the Forerunner, also known as John the Baptist (Hovhannes Mgrdich), is an important figure in the Gospels. He is recognized as the “forerunner” (garabed) to the Messiah.