Title
Basilica of the Holy Blood
Description
The Basilica of the Holy Blood, a minor basilica in Bruges, claims to own a relic of Jesus Christ: namely, his blood. Unveiled every Friday in a public procession, a vial containing a cloth soaked in Christ's blood lends its name to the Roman Catholic Church.
Creator
Welch, Claude Emerson
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo
Date
1996-05
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
Box 6
psc001_psc0418
psc001_psc0418.tif
Coverage
Bruges, Belgium
Flemish
Date Created
2007-07-13
Is Part Of
Welch-Ludwig Collection
PSC001
Collection
Citation
Welch, Claude Emerson, “Basilica of the Holy Blood,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed February 4, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/25626.