Eucharistic miracle · Bolsena and Orvieto, Italy
The Miracle of Bolsena
A German priest troubled by doubt saw blood flow from the Host onto the corporal while celebrating Mass in Bolsena. Pope Urban IV, then in nearby Orvieto, instituted the feast of Corpus Christi the following year. The corporal is kept in Orvieto Cathedral.
- Where
- Bolsena and Orvieto, Italy
- When
- 1263
- The Church
- Approved — Recognised by the Church
- Venerated in
- Orvieto Cathedral (and Basilica of Santa Cristina, Bolsena)
- Address
- Piazza del Duomo, 05018 Orvieto, Italy
Holy places nearby
27 Catholic churches within 3 km. See them on the map
- Orvieto CathedralBasilica · Orvieto, Italy · same place
- Basilica of Santa Cristina, BolsenaBasilica · Bolsena, Italy · 13 km
- Tomb of Saint Christina of BolsenaSaint’s tomb · Bolsena, Italy · 13 km
- Acquapendente CathedralBasilica · Acquapendente, Italy · 20 km
- basilica shrine of Our Lady of SuffrageBasilica · Grotte di Castro, Italy · 20 km
- San Flaviano, MontefiasconeBasilica · Montefiascone, Italy · 21 km
- Montefiascone CathedralBasilica · Montefiascone, Italy · 21 km
- Tomb of Saint Lucy FilippiniSaint’s tomb · Montefiascone, Italy · 21 km
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