The chapel of the Holy Blood is actually a double chapel which can be visited on the 'Burg' square. (constructed in the 12th century). It contains the relic of the Holy Blood.
One of the apocryphal gospels mentions that Joseph of Arimathea preserved the blood after he had washed the dead body of Jesus. Tradition has it that count 'Diederik van den Elzas' brought the relic containing the blood of Christ from Jerusalem to Bruges after the second crusade.
The adoration of the relic is at the origin of the internationally famous 'Procession of the Holy Blood' which passes every year on Asuncion day during the month of May through the streets of Bruges. Citizens of Bruges dressed in historical costumes enact during this procession biblical scenes and re-enact the arrival of the Count of Flanders who brings the Holy relic to Bruges.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Chapel of The Holy Blood
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Interesting post. Can't wait for June to see you picture of the event!
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