Netflix recently released a fascinating new documentary titled Mysteries of the Faith. This documentary will put a magnifying glass over some of the most prominent Christian relics. The religion was founded in the 1st century after the birth of Jesus. Also known as Jesus of Nazareth, the principles of the religion are furthermore based on the teachings of its founder.
Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2.4 billion followers worldwide. It represents one-third of the entire human population. Its followers are known as Christians, and their presence is felt in more than 157 countries and territories on the globe. The religion consists of six major branches. They are Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Restorationism, and the Church of the East.
Below are some most important Christian relics.
Jesus’ Crown of Thorns
The New Testament says that during Jesus’s crucifixion, a woven crown of thorns was placed over his head. The purpose of this crown was to cause him pain and also make fun of his claim of authority. It was placed on his head by his captors.
Since the year AD 400, this Christian relic has been worshiped by the follower of this religion. Eventually, it came under the ownership of the French King Louis IX. Emperor Baldwin II offered it to him as a gift in the year 1238. The Notre Dame Cathedral homed the Crown of Thorns till 2019. However, authorities shifted it to the Louvre Museum after the Cathedral caught fire on 15 April 2019.
St. Paul’s Chains
Paul the Apostle aka. St. Paul was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. He lived during the first century and even founded several Christian communities in Asia Minor and Europe from the mid-40s to the mid-50s AD. St. Paul is considered one of the most important figures of the religion from the Apostolic Age. Historians believe that he died in July 64 AD, after the Great Fire of Rome.
He suffered martyrdom and his body is in San Paolo Fuori Le Mura. Furthermore, the chains that were used on him during his death are visible to the public eye as they are placed right above his sarcophagus. This church was constructed in 324. However, it burned in 1823. Its current version is a rebuild.
Holy Grail
According to Britannica, the Holy Grail is a legend inspired by Greek, Roman, and Celtic mythology.
History.com says that this cup is the very same cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper. It is further said, that when he was crucified, Joseph of Arimathea used this to collect his blood. This relic was popularized by literature related to King Arthur.
Even though most consider the Holy Grail a myth, many believe that it indeed is real. According to some Arthurian tales, Joseph of Arimathea carried the relic to Glastonbury in England. Another legend says that the Knights Templar managed to find it in Temple Mount and seized it. However, its true location has always been kept a secret.
