PHOTOS: 45,000 Attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession Honoring Christ’s Relic

In the morning, the Holy Blood is venerated in St. Salvator Cathedral during a Eucharistic celebration, with Archbishop of Tehran Cardinal Mathieu concelebrating. Then, during the procession, he carries the reliquary for part of the route on May 28, 2025.

According to tradition, Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders, brought several drops of Christ’s blood from Jerusalem during a crusade in 1150. The relic has since been preserved in the Holy Blood Chapel in Bruges and serves as a daily attraction for tourists and pilgrims from around the world.

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