Holy Prophet and Glorious Forerunner John the Baptist First and Second Discoveries of The Head
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| Feast | Event Commem- orated |
Action of Event |
Celebrate | Apostolos | Gospel | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First and Second Discoveries of the Head John the Baptist |
John the Baptist's Head being found. |
Finding John the Baptist's Head. |
Having John the Baptist's Head. |
2 Cor. 4:6-15 | Mt. 11:2-15 |
24 Feb. |
24 February
The first discovery of The Head of The Holy Prophet and Glorious Forerunner John the Baptist was by two monks in the home of King Herod. They took The Head to the city of Emmesia.
The second discovery of The Head of The Holy Prophet and Glorious Forerunner John the Baptist occurred under Emperors Valentinian and Marcian (450-457).
TROPARION OF THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (TONE 4)
The head of the Forerunner arose from the earth like a star, sending out rays of healing and immortality. In heaven, it gathers together the choirs of angels, while on earth it assembles the human race in one voice to sing the glory of Christ God.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]More information about the Holy and Glorious Forerunner and Prophet John the Baptist:
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