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Holy Coat of Argenteuil

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The Holy Coat of Argenteuil is a textile venerated as a possible surviving example of the seamless garment associated with Jesus in the New Testament. It is kept at the Basilica of Saint-Denys in Argenteuil, France, where records attest to its presence by at least the ninth century. The relic is important to Catholic devotion and the history of French pilgrimage, while its identification with Christ's garment remains a matter of religious tradition rather than conclusive historical proof.

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Where is the Holy Coat of Argenteuil kept?

The relic is kept at the Basilica of Saint-Denys in Argenteuil, France. The church has been associated with the textile since records placed it there by at least the ninth century.

Why is the Argenteuil relic called a seamless garment?

Christian tradition connects it with the tunic described in the New Testament as belonging to Jesus. Its importance comes from the claim that it may be a surviving seamless garment, not from an undisputed identification.

What is the main historical debate about the Holy Coat of Argenteuil?

The debate concerns whether the textile can really be linked to the Gospel garment. Its documented presence in Argenteuil is old, but historical documentation does not prove the garment’s first-century identity.

Is the Holy Coat of Argenteuil a robe or a metal relic?

It is a textile garment, traditionally described as a tunic or coat. The object is associated with the Basilica of Saint-Denys rather than with a reliquary made of metal.

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