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The Legend of the Holy Lance of Jesus

The history of the Holy Lance, preserved in a museum in Vienna, is long and eventful. It is first mentioned in the New Testament Gospel of John, when a blind Roman soldier named Longinus uses it to pierce Jesus' side on the cross. When the blood of Jesus gushes out and bathes Longinus' eyes, he covers his sight. Linked to a miracle, the spear has been the subject of centuries of legends about its supposed power and has passed into the hands of kings and conquering rods. What are its real origins? Why has it sparked so much passion and legends? Discover the history of the Holy Lance.

English français
  • Runtime 61 minutes
  • Network Smithsonian Channel
  • Created November 21, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 21, 2020 by
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