For the Eastern Orthodox, the decision against Roe v Wade came on the celebration of St. John the Baptist's birth and during the fast of Saints Peter and Paul :)

While in the womb, St. John the Baptist leapt with joy for Christ at the greeting of the Holy Mother. And yes, I know all of you already knew this :) But isn't it wonderful that the day we celebrate the birth of the one many gave as an example that life begins in the womb, is also the day that will bring a chance to life for many children ?

And it's also during the period we fast to prepare to celebrate Peter and Paul!

I know some people don't like the idea of fasting or saints, but think of it, then, only as celebrating important people for our faith - after all, we celebrate plenty of secular events and people.

I just found this date to be so wonderfully fitting, that I wanted to share that thought with you :)