Tuesday, 6 October 2026

At least 18 foreskins of Christ are known to the Church as relics of the Catholic world

A golden reliquary set with gems and a glass section lies on a red velvet cushion.

The foreskin of Jesus is one of the mysterious relics of the Catholic world. The product of Christ's circumcision is otherwise known as the Holy Prepuce. One subtlety: the modern Church knows of no fewer than 18 prepuces

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