Basilica of the Holy Blood - Interior
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Louise Browne
About this spot
The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Bruges, Belgium. The church is famous for housing a venerated relic, a phial containing what is believed to be a small sample of the blood of Jesus Christ. The church is also notable for its blend of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and neo-Gothic elements.
The basilica's origins date back to the 12th century, when a small chapel was built to house the relic of the Holy Blood. Over time, the chapel was expanded and rebuilt in various architectural styles, with the most recent major renovations taking place in the 19th century. Today, the basilica consists of two interconnected chapels, the lower Romanesque Chapel of St. Basil and the upper Gothic Chapel of St. John.
The focal point of the basilica is the Holy Blood reliquary, which is kept in a separate chapel within the upper level of the church. The reliquary is said to contain a cloth with bloodstains that were purportedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea after the crucifixion of Jesus. The relic is displayed for public veneration twice daily, and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
In addition to the Holy Blood relic, the basilica features numerous other religious artworks and decorations, including stained glass windows, paintings, and sculptures. The church is also an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, who come from all over the world to venerate the relic and attend Mass.
The basilica's origins date back to the 12th century, when a small chapel was built to house the relic of the Holy Blood. Over time, the chapel was expanded and rebuilt in various architectural styles, with the most recent major renovations taking place in the 19th century. Today, the basilica consists of two interconnected chapels, the lower Romanesque Chapel of St. Basil and the upper Gothic Chapel of St. John.
The focal point of the basilica is the Holy Blood reliquary, which is kept in a separate chapel within the upper level of the church. The reliquary is said to contain a cloth with bloodstains that were purportedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea after the crucifixion of Jesus. The relic is displayed for public veneration twice daily, and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
In addition to the Holy Blood relic, the basilica features numerous other religious artworks and decorations, including stained glass windows, paintings, and sculptures. The church is also an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, who come from all over the world to venerate the relic and attend Mass.
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https://www.holyblood.com/homepage-of-the-basilica-of-the-holy-blood
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