Tuesday's dedicated to St. John the Forunner

Tuesday's in the Orthodox church are dedicated to St. John the Forerunner and Baptist of our Lord. Because he baptized Christ, he is the patron saint of godparents. He is sometimes called the Angel of the Desert; because of this title, he is sometimes depicted with wings.

Apolytikion Tone Two
The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, * but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; * for thou hast proved to be truly more venerable than the Prophets, * since thou wast granted to baptize in the stream * Him Whom they proclaimed. * Wherefore having contested for the truth, * thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings * even to those in Hades: * that God hath appeared in the flesh, * taking away the sin of the world * and granting us His great mercy.