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These artifacts are said to be the relics of Christ

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Nicolas Boutin - published on 02/07/18
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All are true testimonies of faith and Christian fervor.

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Objects said to be relics related to Christ have fascinated humanity for centuries. Some of them are world famous. Here, Aleteia presents 11 of them.

From the most intriguing to the least well-known, there are numerous relics supposedly related to Jesus Christ. Some have been declared venerable by the Vatican, without the Holy See ever pronouncing itself about their veracity. All are true testimonies of faith and Christian fervor.

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