Blood at the Iglesia de la Encarnación Madrid
One of the most traditional and bizarre celebrations takes place annually at the Iglesia de la Encarnación in Madrid. An ancient relic containing the blood of the doctor, San Pantaleón, who was martyred in the 4th century AD is shown to the devout onlookers who watch with awe as the congealed blood liquefies before them.
Originating from Pope Paul V´s time, when the relic was bequeathed to the Viceroy of Naples in the 7th century, it found its way to Madrid through the viceroy´s daughter who served as a nun there.
Although this event may not be to everyone´s taste, it is a fascinating phenomenon, and is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Once liquefied, the relic containing the blood is paraded through the church to shouts of celebration from the locals.
Contact details: Iglesia de la Encarnación. Tel: 0034 91 5470510. Fax: 0034 91 547 6947.
When: July, (annual).Entrance:.Free.
Opening hours: Daytime.
Getting there: Metro: Opera / Santo Domingo
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Originating from Pope Paul V´s time, when the relic was bequeathed to the Viceroy of Naples in the 7th century, it found its way to Madrid through the viceroy´s daughter who served as a nun there.
Although this event may not be to everyone´s taste, it is a fascinating phenomenon, and is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Once liquefied, the relic containing the blood is paraded through the church to shouts of celebration from the locals.
Contact details: Iglesia de la Encarnación. Tel: 0034 91 5470510. Fax: 0034 91 547 6947.
When: July, (annual).Entrance:.Free.
Opening hours: Daytime.
Getting there: Metro: Opera / Santo Domingo
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