The Bible does not say why, but one thing is clear from the bible, John and Jesus were cousins. As Mary and Johns mother Elizabeth were cousins.
It was named after St John the Baptist.
John the Baptist, just like all Jewish boys, was circumcised and named on the 8th day after his birth.
John the Baptist
St. John Bosco was named after St. John the Baptist. His parents dedicated him to St. John as a child due to his miraculous birth.
because he questioned God
>he has a earthly brother named (John the baptist) Correction: Mary the mother of Jesus had a cousin named Elizabeth who, miraculously in her old age, gave birth to a son and named him John. Later this same John became known as John the Baptist. Thus John the baptist would be a first cousin once removed to Jesus. Jesus did have other brothers and sisters James, Joses, Simon and Judas were brothers. I believe his sisters remain unamed
Jesus' mother was named Mary, his cousin was John,the Baptist, and John's mother was named Elisabeth. Jesus' earthly father was named Joseph. Joseph was a carpenter.
There are a number of saints named John so you need to be specific. If you are referring to John the Baptist, yes, he was executed.
It was named in honor of Saint John the Baptist.
There are many churches named 'St. John the Baptist' usually made from various types of stone and cement. Spiritually, this church and other Christian churches are made out of its membership.
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Biblically, Mary's cousin, Elizabeth named her child John, later to become known as John the Baptist.