Paragraph:
22
Translation:
From (The Valley of Jehoshaphat / Gethsemane) we went to the basilica of Holy Sion, which contains many remarkable things - - - . A monastery for women is there. l saw a human head enclosed in a reliquary of gold adorned with gems, which they say is that of Saint Theodota the martyr. Many drink out of it to gain a blessing, and so did I.
(transl. Wilkinson)
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Summary:
Mention of a monastery for women near the basilica of Holy Sion, from an itinerary of ca. AD 570.