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thesynaxarium · 1 year

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Today we celebrate the Holy Emperor John Vatatzes the Merciful. Saint John was married to Irene, the daughter of Theodore Laskareos, the pious man who composed the Great Paraklesis to the Theotokos. Soon after his marriage, he ascended the throne as Emperor of Nicea in 1222 AD. He ruled with Christ-like justice and meekness, and gave alms generously to the people. He reposed in peace after many years of servitude to his people. Seven years after his burial, through divine revelations, the faithful were instructed to translate his relics to Magnesia in Asia Minor. When they opened the tomb, instead of a rotting corpse and a foul odour, they found the righteous king’s body completely in tact, emitting a heavenly fragrance. The skin of the Saint had not darkened at all and it was said he looked as if he was made of white marble. From here developed the tradition of the Marble King. According to tradition (and even many saints) before the end of time, the Marble King will rise from his tomb and liberate his people. Many Christians hope in this being the means of reclaiming our kingly City of Constantinople. May he intercede for us all + #saint #john #vatatzes #merciful #holy #emperor #romanemperor #holyromanempire #marbleking #marmaromenosvasilias #byzantine #byzantium #irene #relics #holyrelics #meekness #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #nicea #paraklesis #greatparaklesis #author #composer #orthodox (at Constantinople - Κωνσταντινούπολη) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkgtdNqrxhA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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eli-kittim · 1 year

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The Cloths of Christ: Holy Relics or Fakes?

Eli Kittim

Don’t be naive. Fakes, forgeries, and frauds are much more prevalent than you might think. Just as the “post-2002” Dead Sea Scrolls are fake, so are many Christian relics. For instance, take the “Titulus Crucis,” a piece of wood. Christian tradition claims that the relic contains a portion of the True Cross. Scientists, however, consider it to be a medieval forgery:

In 2002, the University of Arizona

conducted radiocarbon dating tests on the

artifact, and it was shown to have been

made between 980 and 1146 AD. The

carbon dating results were published in the

peer-reviewed journal Radiocarbon.

— Wiki

The same holds true for many other relics. Yet despite these setbacks, Christian archaeologists continue to make sensational claims that they have found the burning bush, the tomb of Jesus, the house of Peter, the Veil of Veronica (which btw is never mentioned in the canonical Gospels), and the like. They’re doing a great disservice to Christianity by promoting sensationalism and fake news. By advertizing hoaxes, fakes, and forgeries, they’re setting up Christianity to be mocked and ridiculed, and ultimately rejected. Once people realize that these relics are nothing more than fakes, frauds, and forgeries, they would want nothing to do with Christianity. In other words, the veracity of the Christian message is at stake. They’re setting people up to apostatize and deconstruct their faith. This is actually an attack on——not a support of——the Christian faith!

Pious Frauds

The Sudarium of Oviedo cloth——which is believed to be the post-mortem cloth that was wrapped around Jesus’ head, as mentioned in John 20:6–7——has been dated to around 700 AD by radiocarbon dating:

It’s a hoax!

The Manoppello Image of Jesus Christ’s face on a cloth is also a fake:

Most researchers state that, despite fringe

claims of divine origins, the face on the veil

at Manoppello clearly conforms in

appearance to the characteristics of an

artificially-made image and that stylistically

it is similar to images dating to the late

Middle Ages or early Renaissance.

— Wiki

The Shroud of Turin is also a 13th to 14th century hoax:

In 1988, radiocarbon dating by three

different laboratories established that the

shroud's linen material was produced

between the years 1260 and 1390 (to a

95% confidence level). Defenders of the

authenticity of the shroud have questioned

those results, usually on the basis that the

samples tested might have been

contaminated or taken from a medieval

repair to the original fabric. Such fringe

hypotheses have been refuted by carbon-

dating experts and others based on

evidence from the shroud itself, including

the medieval repair hypothesis, the bio-

contamination hypothesis and the carbon

monoxide hypothesis.

— Wiki

However, there was a recent research study on the Shroud of Turin (April 2022) by Dr. Liberato De Caro’s team which used the new “Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering” or WAXS method to determine the age of the shroud. They claim that they found a match with a piece of fabric from c. AD 55-74 from the siege of Masada in Israel. However, it is as yet unknown whether or not the findings are accurate. As far as I know, they have not been independently confirmed or multiply-attested by other laboratories. Dr. De Caro himself noted that his work was simply “evaluated and peer-reviewed by three other independent experts,” including the editor of the journal “Heritage,” which published his findings. But that doesn’t mean that the results were correct, multiply attested, or independently confirmed. It just means that a couple of editors thought that the experiment was worthy of publication. In fact, Dr. Liberato De Caro himself expressed the need for further research, especially “blind” tests to “avoid any possible bias in the data analysis by the authors of the research.” Bottom line, this new study has not yet conclusively refuted the 1988 radiocarbon dating findings by three different laboratories which established that the shroud is a medieval hoax.

As early as 1390, about 35 years after the

Shroud first emerged in France, Pierre

d'Arcis, the Catholic bishop in Troyes, wrote

to Pope Clement VII that the shroud was ‘a

clever sleight of hand’ by someone ‘falsely

declaring this was the actual shroud in

which Jesus was enfolded in the tomb to

attract the multitude so that money might

cunningly be wrung from them.’

— NBC News

The Roman Catholic Church considers the

Shroud to be an icon, not a holy relic.

— NBC News

Now, a new study using modern forensic

techniques suggests the bloodstains on the

shroud are completely unrealistic,

supporting arguments that it is a fake.

— Livescience

‘If you look at the bloodstains as a whole,

just as you would when working at a crime

scene, you realize they contradict each

other,’ Borrini said. ‘That points to the

artificial origin of these stains.’

— Livescience

Enough already with the hoaxes and the

fake news❗️

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net4news · 3 years

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Jaishankar hands over relics of Georgia's Queen Ketevan, describes it emotional moment | India News

TBILISI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar, who arrived here on Friday on a two-day official visit, said he was blessed to hand over the holy relics of St. Queen Ketevan to the people of Georgia and it was an emotional moment. Jaishankar was received by his Georgian counterpart David Zalkaliani on his arrival. "Warmly welcomed in Tbilisi by FM @DZalkaliani. Blessed to hand over the holy relics of St. Queen Ketevan to the people of Georgia. An emotional moment..." Jaishankar said in a tweet. Warmly welcomed in Tbilisi by FM @DZalkaliani. Blessed to hand over the holy relics of St. Queen Ketevan to the pe… https://t.co/Pn9adYQCbv — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) 1625847193000 Zalkaliani also referred to Jaishankar bringing with him relics of Georgia's Queen Ketevan and said the visit will play a huge role in strengthening ties and taking the relations to a completely new level. "Delighted to welcome my India counterpart @DrSJaishankar on his first visit to Georgia, who has brought the relics of Georgia's Queen Ketevan. This visit is to definitely play a huge role in strengthening ties between our countries and upgrade our relations to a completely new level," Zalkaliani said in a tweet. Delighted to welcome my 🇮🇳 counterpart @DrSJaishankar on his first visit to 🇬🇪, who has brought the relics of 🇬🇪's… https://t.co/o0TLFVxJgI — David Zalkaliani (@DZalkaliani) 1625847904000 Jaishankar handed over the Holy Relic of St. Queen Ketevan to the Government and the people of Georgia at a ceremony in the presence of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili. St. Queen Ketevan was a 17th century Georgian Queen who attained martyrdom. Her relics were found in 2005 at the St. Augustine Convent in Old Goa, India, on the basis of medieval Portuguese records. They are believed to have been brought to Goa in 1627 and interred in St. Augustine Complex. At the instance of the Archaeological Survey of India, the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, carried out DNA analysis that confirmed its authenticity. In 2017, at the request of the Georgian Government, India sent the Relics to Georgia for an exhibition for six months. The Relics were personally greeted by the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia along with many Georgians on September 23, 2017. This loan of relics was extended for another six months and was returned to India on 30 September 2018. The Holy Relics spent the year travelling to different Churches of Georgia. Considering the persistent request from the Georgian side for permanent transfer of the Holy Relics and also taking into account the historical, religious and spiritual sentiments that are attached to the St. Queen Ketevan by the Georgian people, government of India decided to gift one part of Holy Relics to the Government and people of Georgia. Officials said this will strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding between India and Georgia. Source link Read the full article

#Breakingnews #catholicos-patriarch #Georgiangovernment #Googlenews #holyrelicofst.queenketevan #holyrelics #India #Indianews #Indianewstoday #IrakliGaribashvili #Jaishankar #SJaishankar #st.augustineconventinoldgoa #Todaynews #zalkaliani

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alauchter · 4 years

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My mom gave me this beautiful rosary for my birthday — it’s made of olive wood and contains a relic which touched what is believed to be the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem. It’s perfect for my Ash Wednesday prayers. #rosary #olivewood #ashwednesday #holyrelics #jerusalem #rosarybeads #lent #lentenseason https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Du-AHhDKw/?igshid=ytjpqe2bocaw

#rosary #olivewood #ashwednesday #holyrelics #jerusalem #rosarybeads #lent #lentenseason

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taitjoe · 5 years

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The 2019 @wfmu Fundraising Marathon! Pledge! Wfmu.org "#1 Fan" by (Station Mgr.) Ken Freedman. Found transmitter fan that somehow (miraculously?) became audible on air during a fundraising marathon, with found frame. #wfmumarathon2019 #numberonefan #wfmumarathon #wfmu #kenfreedman #stationmanagerken #goddamndavehillshowartshow #transmitterfan #junksculpture #conceptualart #radiohistory #holyrelic #art #objetdart #artwork #junkenshrined #personaltreasure #spontaneousart #illuminatedbanality (at WFMU) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6LtgWg9MH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=88p451u2vtlv

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matteodifelice · 6 years

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Reliquia della Sacra Culla, Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma #roma #christianity #christian #relic #holy #holyrelics (presso Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma)

#christianity #roma #christian #holyrelics #relic #holy

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travelmvmt · 4 years

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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Karlštejn Castle 🏰 and its guarded treasure. 💰⁣ ⁣ The castle was established by the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV as a place to store the country's royal treasures, holy relics and crown jewels. Today, you can stroll around the castle walls, as well as step inside and back in time to see what life in Czechia was like for royals. ⁣ ⁣ 🚶 Join the journey @travelmvmt ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ________________________________ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #Karlštejn #Karlštejncastle #visitczechia #visitczechrepublic #czechcastles #castlesofeurope #crownjewels #holyrelics #charlesiv #treasures #travellocal #travelczechrepublic — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2UR5MrT

#Instagram #IFTTT

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radheim · 7 years

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This is the captain of @bensquig 's #radical #witchhunter #warband for the #mordheim #resurrection #tournament Maximilliam los Bikhev. He is armed with a #pistol, augmented with the #skills eagle eyes, and pistolier. This acts as a #shotgun. He also has a #scythe taken from crypts, and wears a #holyrelic or #sacredicon of the #skaven #hornedrat which aids in his control of the #zombies he uses in battle. Converted from Redemptor Kyrinov, one of my all-time favourite models. #greenstuff #skull #book #cloak #mordheim #adelaide #warhammer #aos #aos28 #wargaming #paintingwarhammer #hammer

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thesynaxarium · 2 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus. Saint Julian was arrested by the pagan governor Marcian for being a Christian. For a whole year he was interrogated and tortured to denounce his faith but he remained steadfast. The Saint was then tied in a bag filled with sand and poisonous snakes and then thrown into the ocean. His body soon washed upon shore where Christians reverently buried his holy relics. May he intercede for the salvation of our souls + #saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Çukurova, Adana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCuCeBvWJP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday

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thesynaxarium · 2 years

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On Bright Tuesday, we celebrate the Holy Newly Revealed Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, Irene and all those with them. For around 500 years the story of these saints was unknown until in 1959 they started appearing to various people in dreams, telling them where their relics were buried and how they were martyred. Having found their fragrant relics, a monastery was built over the site and the saints continue to perform countless miracles to this day. Although they were martyred by invading Turks on April 9, this was in fact Bright Tuesday of that year and so, their feast is kept on this day. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #raphael #nicholas #irene #saintraphael #saintnicholas #saintirene #newlyrevealed #turks #monastery #relics #holyrelics #mytilene #feastday #brighttuesday #bright #tuesday #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Thérmi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcynDF2v1MH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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thesynaxarium · 2 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Emperor John Vatatzes the Merciful. Saint John was married to Irene, the daughter of Theodore Laskareos, the pious man who composed the Great Paraklesis to the Theotokos. Soon after his marriage, he ascended the throne as Emperor of Nicea in 1222 AD. He ruled with Christ-like justice and meekness, and gave alms generously to the people. He reposed in peace after many years of servitude to his people. Seven years after his burial, through divine revelations, the faithful were instructed to translate his relics to Magnesia in Asia Minor. When they opened the tomb, instead of a rotting corpse and a foul odour, they found the righteous king’s body completely in tact, emitting a heavenly fragrance. The skin of the Saint had not darkened at all and it was said he looked as if he was made of white marble. From here developed the tradition of the Marble King. According to tradition (and even many saints) before the end of time, the Marble King will rise from his tomb and liberate his people. Many Christians hope in this being the means of reclaiming our kingly City of Constantinople. May he intercede for us all + #saint #john #vatatzes #merciful #holy #emperor #romanemperor #holyromanempire #marbleking #marmaromenosvasilias #byzantine #byzantium #irene #relics #holyrelics #meekness #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #nicea #paraklesis #greatparaklesis #author #composer #orthodox (at Constantinople - Κωνσταντινούπολη) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV1zG0JIcX0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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thesynaxarium · 3 years

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On Bright Tuesday, we celebrate the Holy Newly Revealed Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas, Irene and all those with them. For around 500 years the story of these saints was unknown until in 1959 they started appearing to various people in dreams, telling them where their relics were buried and how they were martyred. Having found their fragrant relics, a monastery was built over the site and the saints continue to perform countless miracles to this day. Although they were martyred by invading Turks on April 9, this was in fact Bright Tuesday of that year and so, their feast is kept on this day. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #raphael #nicholas #irene #saintraphael #saintnicholas #saintirene #newlyrevealed #turks #monastery #relics #holyrelics #mytilene #feastday #brighttuesday #bright #tuesday #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/CObB4atJE4t/?igshid=1055v65vf2x22

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thesynaxarium · 3 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus. Saint Julian was arrested by the pagan governor Marcian for being a Christian. For a whole year he was interrogated and tortured to denounce his faith but he remained steadfast. The Saint was then tied in a bag filled with sand and poisonous snakes and then thrown into the ocean. His body soon washed upon shore where Christians reverently buried his holy relics. May he intercede for the salvation of our souls + #saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Çukurova, Adana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWgMUjJyKu/?utm_medium=tumblr

#saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday

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thesynaxarium · 4 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus. Saint Julian was arrested by the pagan governor Marcian for being a Christian. For a whole year he was interrogated and tortured to denounce his faith but he remained steadfast. The Saint was then tied in a bag filled with sand and poisonous snakes and then thrown into the ocean. His body soon washed upon shore where Christians reverently buried his holy relics. May he intercede for the salvation of our souls + #saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Çukurova, Adana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrmxPOpQNH/?igshid=1468dt6257i5t

#saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #saintoftheday

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thesynaxarium · 5 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Emperor John Vatatzes the Merciful. Saint John was married to Irene, the daughter of Theodore Laskareos, the pious man who composed the Great Paraklesis to the Theotokos. Soon after his marriage, he ascended the throne as Emperor of Nicea in 1222 AD. He ruled with Christ-like justice and meekness, and gave alms generously to the people. He reposed in peace after many years of servitude to his people. Seven years after his burial, through divine revelations, the faithful were instructed to translate his relics to Magnesia in Asia Minor. When they opened the tomb, instead of a rotting corpse and a foul odour, they found the righteous king’s body completely in tact, emitting a heavenly fragrance. The skin of the Saint had not darkened at all and it was said he looked as if he was made of white marble. From here developed the tradition of the Marble King. According to tradition (and even many saints) before the end of time, the Marble King will rise from his tomb and liberate his people. Many Christians hope in this being the means of reclaiming our kingly City of Constantinople. May he intercede for us all + #saint #john #vatatzes #merciful #holy #emperor #romanemperor #holyromanempire #marbleking #marmaromenosvasilias #byzantine #byzantium #irene #relics #holyrelics #meekness #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #nicea #paraklesis #greatparaklesis #author #composer #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpvm_vrloyY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qc0951xwlhzu

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thesynaxarium · 6 years

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Today we celebrate the Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus. Saint Julian was arrested by the pagan governor Marcian for being a Christian. For a whole year he was interrogated and tortured to denounce his faith but he remained steadfast. The Saint was then tied in a bag filled with sand and poisonous snakes and then thrown into the ocean. His body soon washed upon shore where Christians reverently buried his holy relics. May he intercede for the salvation of our souls + #saint #julian #tarsus #martyr #christian #pagan #faith #hope #love #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #orthodox #sophia

#hope #christ #orthodox #christian #pagan #love #martyr #tarsus #jesus #faith #martyrdom #relic #relics #holyrelics #holy #sophia #jesuschrist #julian #saint

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