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# Relic

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# Nativity
The Vatican has returned a relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger to the Holy Land
The thumb-sized relic was unveiled to worshippers at the Notre Dame church in Jerusalem.
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Nov 30th 2019, 10:51 AM
# dean's rock
'Priceless' stolen relic returned to Christ Church Cathedral after gardaí find it in Phoenix Park
The heart of St Laurence O’Toole was stolen in March 2012.
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Apr 26th 2018, 7:30 PM
# Dublin
St Laurence O'Toole's heart found by gardaí six years after it was stolen
The 800-year-old relic was stolen from Christ Church Cathedral in 2012.
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Apr 26th 2018, 7:50 AM
# Relic
Scientists discover that a bone fragment from 343AD 'could belong to Santa'
“It is exciting to think that these relics could in fact be genuine.”
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Dec 6th 2017, 12:38 PM
# Germany
Cloth with a drop of Pope John Paul II's blood stolen from cathedral
“Its material value is small but the spiritual loss is much greater.”
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Jun 6th 2016, 1:10 PM
Voices
Column: Atheist gatherings take the positive aspects of church like the sense of community and self-reflection
The Sunday Assembly, which takes place this Sunday is a gathering of a godless congregation of over 100 people, with ages ranging from 7 to 70.
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Dec 13th 2013, 7:30 PM
# In Pictures
Relic of Don Bosco stops in Liverpool ahead of Ireland tour
The casket is due in Ireland next month.
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Jan 7th 2013, 6:03 PM
# Icon
Man throws paint at ancient Catholic icon of Virgin Mary
Some believe the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, an ancient Polish icon of the Virgin Mary, can work miracles.
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Dec 9th 2012, 3:43 PM
# Stolen Relic
'Relic of the True Cross' stolen from Co Laois church
A 3mm-by-3mm piece of wood, kept in a pewter case, was stolen from a case inside Holy Cross Church in Co Laois.
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Aug 24th 2012, 5:20 PM
# Stolen Relic
Preserved heart of Dublin saint stolen from Christ Church Cathedral
The relic of the 12th century preserved heart has disappeared from its place in the city centre cathedral.
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Mar 3rd 2012, 4:48 PM
# beatification
Pope John Paul II's blood to go on display for beatification
Four vials of blood were taken by doctors in the former pontiff’s final days.
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Apr 27th 2011, 12:12 PM