THROUGH THE LAND OF ISRAEL III: 2P: Cavity in the mosaic floor of the church. Based on tradition, the head of 'John the baptist' was found in a jar in this cavity.

Friday, October 2, 2009

2P: Cavity in the mosaic floor of the church. Based on tradition, the head of 'John the baptist' was found in a jar in this cavity.

The painting illustrates Herod Antipas beheading John in prison (Mark 6:27)

Tradition says that St:John's head was hidden in 1st Cent AD by his followers in this cavity. The head was later rediscovered in the 5th Century.

A priest working in the convent.

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