The Head of St. John the Baptist

The Head of St. John the Baptist

Both St. Matthew and St. Mark wrote that the head of St. John the Baptist was presented to Salome on a platter. But where did it go from there? Explore the history of this relic from one of the New Testament’s most impactful stories.

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