Relics of Christ's Passion to be Presented at the Cathedral Basilica in Saint Louis
[Relics
of Christ's Passion to be Presented at the Cathedral Basilica in Saint Louis in
Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy by Denise Serafini, Apostolate
for Holy Relics St. Louis, MO Christian Newswire]
"Eight rare Relics of the Passion, with a unique musical and meditative program
focused on the Passion of Christ, will be presented at the Cathedral Basilica of
St. Louis on Friday, June 3, 2016. The event, designed to connect participants
to the roots of their faith. The presentation has been arranged to celebrate the
Jubilee Year for Priests and the current Year of Mercy declared by His Holiness,
Pope Francis. The Cathedral Basilica is sponsoring multiple presentations
throughout the day in collaboration with the Apostolate for Holy Relics (AHR),
an organization founded 10 years ago in Los Angeles.
It's very rare to see a group of related holy relics
all in one place as is presented in this program. Collections such as this are
generally seen only in Rome or the Holy Land and is something that most people
only get to see once in a lifetime. Documents for these relics have been
reviewed and authenticated prior to the commencement of the first tour in 2007
and have been venerated in events throughout the world.
The Relics of the Passion collection includes:
•A piece of the True Cross, which was discovered by
St. Helena
•A piece of the Holy Table from the room where the
Last Supper took place
•A piece of the Column of Flagellation
•A piece of The Crown of Thorns
•A replica of the Holy Nail, fashioned using filings
from the true nails
•A relic from the head of St. Longinus, the centurion
who pierced the side of Christ
•A picture of (the effigy of) the Veil of Veronica
touched to the original with a Vatican seal attesting to the fact.
•A piece of the exterior wrapping for the Shroud of
Turin
Schedule of events:
•The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, program presentations
and open veneration will be held on Friday, June 3rd:8:00 – 8:30 AM
•Holy Mass 9:30 AM – Program Presentation - includes
Eucharistic Adoration during the meditative portion of the program
•10:30 – Noon – Open Veneration
•12:05 PM – Holy Mass for the Jubilee Year for Priests
•2:00 PM – Relics Program Presentation
•3:00 – 5:00 PM – Open Veneration
The Relics of the Passion will also be in Cape
Girardeau on June 4 and in Springfield on June 5. Additional information
regarding the AHR can be found at www.relictour.com."
Relics of Christ's Passion to be Presented at the Cathedral Basilica in Saint
Louis in Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
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Religion, Relics & Idolatry
Relics of Christ's Passion to be Presented at the Cathedral Basilica in Saint Louis