By Currents News
The Jubilee of 2025 is bringing with it events that at other times would have been impossible, making this Holy Year one for the history books.
For the first time, the Most Precious Blood of Christ has arrived from the city of Mantua to the Eternal City.
The San Salvatore in Lauro Sanctuary is the church where the Most Precious Blood of Christ will be held until it’s returned to the Church of Saint Andrew in the Lombardy region of Italy.
Emperor Charlemagne, in the year 700, invited Pope Leo III, who certified the relic as genuine. Since then, thousands upon thousands of pilgrims have venerated it
On Nov. 28, another unique event will take place: the Most Precious Blood of Christ will be carried in procession to St. Peter’s in the Vatican and pass through the Holy Door.
This relic is officially on pilgrimage to Rome for the first time in its millennial history.
It is an occasion that also moves many people who have responded to a great call of love and devotion to Lord Jesus.
Additionally, the relic on display is accompanied by two others: a thorn from the crown of Jesus and a small piece of the wood on which He was crucified
Cardinal Rolandas Macrikas, Archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, will celebrate a Mass on Nov. 22.