Thaddeus of Edessa festival, and heard the preachings of John the Baptist (St. John the Forerunner). After being baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, he remained in Palestine. He later met and became a follower of Jesus. He was chosen to be one of the seventy disciples, whom Jesus sent in pairs to preach in the cities and places. After Pentecost and the ascension of Jesus, Thaddeus started preaching the gospel in Mesopotamia, Syria and Persia. Thaddaeus ordained priests in Edessa, converted many to Christianity and built up the church there. He also went to Beirut to preach and founded
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Christian community. The membership is national and international, caring, diverse and welcoming, committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and inspired to share God’s love with all. On December 29, 2000, the church was declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument by the Argentine Republic. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a cathedral in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located at the 282 of the 25 de Mayo street, (between Sarmiento and Peron streets). The construction started 1830 and was completed in 1831. It is the oldest non-Catholic church building