June 24 

June 24 BEGINNING OF THE APOSTLES FAST – Fish allowed Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John Ven. Anthony, Abbot of Dymsk (Novgorod—1224). Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi (Novgorod—1566-69). Seven Martyred Brothers: Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia (4th c.). Nativity of Saint John the Baptist The Nativity of the Holy Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John: The Gospel (Luke.