Third Finding of the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Life

In the eighth century, during the fierce iconoclasm, the head of Saint John was transferred to Comana, the place of exile of Saint John Chrysostom. But when iconoclasm ceased, in the time of Emperor Michael and Patriarch Ignatius, in the year 850 the precious head of Saint John was transferred to Constantinople and there deposited in the imperial court chapel (see January 7; February 24; June 24; August 29; September 23).

From the Hymn of Praise

Blessed Therapon suffered for Christ,And therefore received two heavenly crowns:As a hierarch of the Church and a bold martyr;His body remained like an unfading flower,