The holy head of Saint John the Baptist had a miraculous journey throughout history, with multiple revelations leading to its discovery and veneration. The first finding occurred in the fourth century when two monks were guided by a revelation of the Forerunner to Jerusalem. One of them took the head to Emesa in Syria, where it eventually came into the possession of a priest-monk named Eustathius. However, due to his false beliefs, the head was abandoned until it was rediscovered in a water jar in the year 430.
Saint John the Baptist was beheaded at the request of Herodias, who feared his resurrection. His head was buried separately from his body by Herodias, but a devout woman named Joanna unearthed it and reburied it on the Mount of Olives. Over time, the head was revealed to various individuals, including a monk named Innocent, and eventually made its way to Constantinople during the reign of Patriarch Ignatius and Empress Theodora.
Although Saint John did not perform miracles during his lifetime, his relics became known for their miraculous healing powers. The journey of his head, from obscurity to veneration, showcases the divine providence and reverence for this great saint.
Source: vema.com.au
