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Housed in Siena Cathedral, Italy, this relic is traditionally believed to be a fragment of the True Cross brought back from the Crusades in the 13th century.
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Where is the True Cross relic in Siena Cathedral located?
This sacred relic is housed within the grand Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) in Tuscany, Italy. It is kept safely among the cathedral's extensive treasury of religious artifacts.
How did the True Cross relic come to Siena?
According to tradition, the relic was brought back to Italy from the Holy Land following the Crusades in the 13th century. It was highly valued and donated to be venerated by the city.
What is the True Cross?
The True Cross refers to the actual physical wooden cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Fragments of it were highly sought after and distributed across Europe during the Middle Ages.
Is the relic in Siena a large piece of the cross?
No, rather than a massive piece, the relic in Siena consists of a small, mounted fragment of wood. It is encased in an ornate reliquary designed to hold and display the holy splinter.
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