Catholic relics

In 2009, a famous tour came to London. Every day for several weeks, people queued in their thousands, huddled into little groups and raising flimsy umbrellas against the old city’s autumnal drizzle. Big Ben chimed another hour gone, the sun began to retreat behind clouds, but still, they waited, inching…

“St Anthony of Padua died in 1231, but when he was exhumed 32yrs later, his tongue remained fresh- testifying to the power of his preaching. His holy tongue & mandible are displayed today in reliquaries... that will haunt your nightmares #MedievalTwitter #twitterstorians #gothic”

The sacred heart relic of Saint Camillus de Lellis, founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Infirm (Camillians) and the universal patron of the sick, doctors, nurses, health workers are now touring the Philippines. Heart Relic of St. Camillus Fr. Dan Cancino, MI, of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Healthcare said, the pilgrim tour serves as “a special moment for the sick to deepen their faith and devotion to St. Camillus.” Protected by a…

Anyone who is familiar with monotheistic religions like Catholicism is aware of the fact that the theology specifically dictates that ...

The incorrupt tongue of the patron saint of lost things is venerated in this basilica.

"In some cases, not enough of the original skeleton was found to enable the decorators to articulate the entire body. That was apparently the case here, and a wax face and mesh veil were fashioned over the skull."

On January 7, the Orthodox Church [new claendar] celebrates the Synaxis of John the Baptist and the translation of his right hand from Antioch to Constantinople. According to the Church’ traditio…

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Jesus Christ’s crown of thorns was among prized relics saved from the inferno in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, but how did it get there?