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The Third Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist: No, this isn’t a title for the next Nancy Drew mystery. It is the name of the feast that the Eastern Rite Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate on May 25. This hilariously named feast day carries a fascinating history and is a story that has not yet reached its conclusion.
Tradition says that the head was buried by Johanna, wife of Chusa, on the Mount of Olives. Years later, a monk named Innocent uncovered it and venerated the holy relic with great devotion. Before his death, Innocent hid it again out of fear that it would be desecrated by unbelievers.
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The First Finding
Thanks to St. Mark’s Gospel (6:29), we know that the disciples came and took St. John the Baptist’s body, but what happened to his head?Tradition says that the head was buried by Johanna, wife of Chusa, on the Mount of Olives. Years later, a monk named Innocent uncovered it and venerated the holy relic with great devotion. Before his death, Innocent hid it again out of fear that it would be desecrated by unbelievers.
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Where in the world is John the Baptist's head?
Thanks to St. Mark’s Gospel, we know that the disciples came and took St. John the Baptist’s body, but what happened to his head? One possible present day location will surprise you!
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