Mysterious Blood-Soaked Relic Linked to History’s Most Beloved Saint, St Francis of Assisi, Goes on Display

Mysterious blood-soaked relic linked to history’s most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, goes on display

Christians visiting San Francisco have a rare opportunity to see an 800-year-old relic believed to contain the blood of one of history’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi — marking the first time the artifact has left Italy. The relics of the saint are currently on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption until Nov. 28.  The display commemorates the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis, who lived from approximately 11…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christians visiting San Francisco have a rare opportunity to see an 800-year-old relic believed to contain the blood of one of history’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi — marking the first time the artifact has left Italy. The relics of the saint are currently on [...]

Mysterious blood-soaked relic linked to history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, goes on display

St. Francis of Assisi relics, including a bloodstained bandage believed to contain the saint's blood, are on display in San Francisco for the first time outside Italy.

800-year-old bloodstained bandage linked to St. Francis on display in San Francisco

An 800-year-old bloodstained bandage believed to be St. Francis of Assisi's is on display at San Francisco's Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption through Nov. 28, 2026.