St. Thomas Aquinas’ Relic Carried in Procession for 750th Anniversary of His Death
The medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers in Western civilization died on March 7, 1274.
The medieval philosopher and theologian widely considered one of the greatest thinkers in Western civilization died on March 7, 1274.
Packed in a Volkswagen manned by three Jesuit priests, the relic is slowly making its way across the country.
The tour also includes relics from the Nativity, such as a piece of the Blessed Mother’s veil, a piece of Christ’s crib, and parts of the bones of the three Wise Men.
Program explores the history and meaning of the relics of the saints and the passion of the Lord.
The “Apostle of the Impossible Tour” will be in Michigan and Ohio throughout October before moving on to other states
“It’s the first time the arm of the saint — the major relic of [St. Jude] — has left Italy,” Father Martins said.
The bone fragments, which rest in a silver foot-shaped reliquary, are displayed for veneration in the Basilica of St. John the Baptist of the Florentines.
ANALYSIS: The relic of the saint’s head has rested in St. Dunstan’s Church for almost 500 years.
Jean-Christian Petitfils, who has studied the Holy Shroud for more than 40 years, discusses the findings detailed in his new book that is labeled as a ‘definitive investigation’ of the precious linen cloth.
Several parishes in Kansas City, Missouri, are set to host traveling relics of St. Anthony of Padua this weekend — and one of the parishes will get the privilege of keeping one of the relics of the famed Franciscan.
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