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 ...

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Each Holy Week in Spain, thousands of people stand along city streets around the country waiting for Renaissance images of Christ crucified and Our Lady of Sorrows to pass by. A marching band playing ...

Holy Week in Seville is one of the most powerful cultural events in Spain. Semana Santa here isn’t just a religious celebration; it’s part theatre, part neighbourhood ritual, part endurance test. The ...