On January 7, Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint John the Baptist or Iona. Almost 2 million Romanians have St. John the Baptist as their spiritual patron, celebrating his birthday, on which occasion you can send them messages and wishes “Happy birthday!” St. Ion.

In the article, you can find out who Saint John the Baptist was, how many Romanians bear his name, and if your imagination is put to the test, you will find messages and wishes for your loved ones:

Who was Saint John the Baptist and his message to people

Saint John the Baptist was a Prophet and Forerunner of the Savior Jesus all his life, writes basilica.ro. His birth was announced by an angel, and then, as a young man, he chooses a harsh life in the Jordanian desert. Here he lives, preaches, confesses and baptizes in Jordan those who believe in the word he preaches.

John’s baptism was not the baptism of Christians. He himself distinguished between two baptisms: “I alone baptize you with water for repentance, and He who follows me… will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Mt. 3, 11).

Jesus honors St. John as a true Prophet, saying: “What did you go to see in the desert?… A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet… I tell you the truth: among women born there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist” (Mt. 11, 7; 9; 11).

The culminating moment in the life of St. John was the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Saint John the Baptist criticized King Herod Antipas, who had banished his wife and was now living with Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Herodias obtained from Herod the arrest of St. John and his imprisonment. At a celebration held on Herod’s birthday, Herodias’ daughter, Salome, danced so sweetly that the king promised to give her anything she asked for. And she asked for Ivan’s head. Yes, thanks to the dance of the daughter of Herodias, she received the head of the great Prophet from the king, reports basilica.ro.

How many Romanians can get a “Happy Birthday!” Saint John

Almost two million people have Saint John the Baptist as their spiritual patron, which is celebrated on Saturday, January 7, according to the data of the Main Directorate of Registration of Individuals.

This is about 1,975,838 men and women.

Among male surnames, the most common are: Ioan – 447,697, Ionuts – 361,680, Ion – 336,421, Ionel – 134,570, then Nelu – 20,302, Ivan – 7,482, Jan – 4,491, Ionika – 4,460, Jean – 3 411 and Ionita – 1,865.

Among women, the most popular baptismal names are: Ioana – 390,970, Ionela – 148,141, Oana – 72,012, Ionika – 19,241, Nela – 10,783, Ionelia – 6,785, Yana – 4,811, Ionutsa – 582, Onutsa – 134.

A message from Saint John for the family

On the occasion of your birthday, I will ask God to send you: a rainbow for every storm, a smile for every tear, a blessing for every step, a promise for every concern and an answer to every question. Happy birthday to Saint John.

May the spirit of this beautiful holiday accompany you everywhere, be kind, healthy, love and be able to forgive! May the sun’s rays illuminate your path and may God be your friend and guide. Happy birthday, Ion/Ioana!

May this holy day bring you the fulfillment of all your beautiful dreams and promises that your aspirations will come true! Happy birthday, Ion/Ioana!

Saint John wishes friends

To live in the calling of your name, to give joy to others, to have health and good growth in everything. Many happy and blessed summers! Happy Birthday!”

Have a nice and blessed day, may God direct your steps and open the right path, today and always. Health, happiness and luck! Happy Birthday!

God gave me my family, Saint Ion, whose name you bear, gave me you, so that I could enjoy such friendship. I am glad that you appeared in my life, that I have and will have the joy of living and feeling true friendship! May your life be blessed and joyful, like the holy name you bear!

Your birthday, Yoana, the name is as pure and gentle as you! Happy Birthday!

Congratulations, my dear John, on this day. I wish you to always be healthy and full of good mood. Happy Birthday!

We celebrate Saint John and we praise you. I wish you to always be so gentle, kind and sweet to everyone around you. You are a reliable friend and a real man. Say goodbye, love and live beautifully with those around you.

Saint Ion message for boyfriend / girlfriend

On the occasion of your birthday, I will ask God to send you: a rainbow for every storm, a smile for every tear, a blessing for every step, a promise for every concern and an answer to every question. May he live healthy and well, my dear, Ion!

Let the gift of love, happiness and fulfillment be yours already today, on your birthday! Happy birthday, Joana!

I am glad that you are in my life, and I am glad that Saint Ion, whose name you bear, gave you to me!

Remove all bad things, let Saint John open a happy chapter in your life! Happy birthday, Ioan!

The quiet and boundless love that you feel for me, the trust and respect for you, for me, for us, for our relationship, make me love you more and more every day. Happy Birthday my girlfriend/boyfriend!

Saint Ivan wished his colleagues

May St. Ion direct your steps to happiness and contentment. Happy Birthday!

May all the wonderful achievements, health and spirit of this day accompany you everywhere. I wish you a wonderful St. John’s day!

On the day of your honored name, I wish you health, happiness and the fulfillment of all your wishes. Happy birthday, John!

May this holy day bring you the fulfillment of all your beautiful dreams and promises that your aspirations will come true! Happy birthday, Ion/Ioana!

I swear by St. Ivan, may your loved ones surround you with the warmth of their souls on a magical evening, and in this special moment, happiness will embrace you!

A cloudless blue sky, May it be on your way, May only flowers be in your life, Happiness and joy! Happy Birthday!

On your birthday, I did not find treasures and money, but I want to congratulate you! Happy birthday, with money, honor and honor, love and be loved, wish and be desired, wait and you will always be waited for!

Funny messages of St. John

Saint John, the holidays have passed, and I forgot about the charms, happy birthday, John, and I hope that the trumpet of happiness bursts into the streets of your life!

Ocean of health, Mountain of luck, Truck with money, And sincerely: Happy birthday, John!

It is now the seventh of January, and the winter is not very severe, but I will still stay at home, John, and drink in your honor! Happy Birthday!

May you live 100 years and another life, happy birthday and let’s have fun and drink until the morning!

Although today, on St. Ion, you received many letters with wishes, but mine is the strongest, because in this gray world you are the only color spot, in this harsh winter you are the only ray of sunshine, on the plain you are the most beautiful flower of my life! Happy Birthday!

Good luck and cheerfulness, let’s celebrate together, because today is a big day, and this is a reason to celebrate. Happy Birthday!

Ocean of health, Mountain of luck, Truck with money, And sincerely: Happy birthday, Ion!

Greetings “Happy birthday!” of St. John, to be sent to all

Sincere friendship always means a connection between people with the same principles, the same ideals, the same joys, the same tears. Sincere friendship is a blessing for each of us, and my friendship with you is a sincere friendship like a talisman.

Since today is a special day for you, I also join in wishing you well from the bottom of my heart. Happy Birthday!

Since you are such a kind, sweet and devoted person, I wish that St. John, whose name you bear, will watch over you, guide your every step and illuminate your path in life.

I wish that the birthday day was bright like the wings of a butterfly, happy like the singing of a nightingale, and beautiful like a garden full of flowers. May all the wonderful achievements, health and spirit of this day accompany you everywhere. I wish you a wonderful St. John’s Day!

I wish that on the day of your name all your wishes come true, that you are happy, beloved, that there are only rays of the sun in your life, and I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday!

I wish you a wonderful birthday and know that you are loved and will always be loved by all your friends. With love, happy birthday!

St. John’s Day is an occasion to send messages and wishes “Happy birthday!” for those who bear the name of Ion or John and their derivatives.