Relics & Artifacts

The Holy Stairs, known in Latin as the Scala Sancta, are a revered Christian relic located in Rome, just across from the Basilica of St. John Lateran. According to long-held tradition, these twenty-eight white marble steps are believed to be the very staircase that Jesus ascended in Jerusalem to stand

The Antioch Chalice is one of the most intriguing and debated artifacts from early Christian history. Discovered in Syria in the early 20th century, it quickly attracted attention due to its age, craftsmanship, and possible connection to the early Church. The chalice was found near Antioch, one of the most

The nails of the Crucifixion are among the most solemn and enduring symbols in Christian history. Though the Gospels do not describe the nails in detail, they are understood to have been the instruments by which Jesus Christ was affixed to the cross during His crucifixion under the Roman governor

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls ranks among the most important archaeological findings of the twentieth century. Unearthed between 1947 and 1956 in the caves near Qumran, close to the northwest shore of the Dead Sea, these ancient manuscripts shed light on Jewish life, scripture, and religious practices in

The Veil of Veronica is one of the most enduring and evocative images in Christian tradition. Though not mentioned in the canonical Gospels, it has captured the imagination of believers for centuries. According to early Christian legend, Veronica was a woman from Jerusalem who stepped forward as Jesus carried His