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Holy Tunic of Christ Display Begins in Argenteuil for Jubilee 2025

The rare public exhibition, held every fifty years, opens at the Basilica of Saint-Denys with high-ranking clergy presiding and 400,000 pilgrims expected.

La sainte tunique du Christ exposée dans la basilique d'Argenteuil à l'occasion de l'ostension du 25 mars au 10 avril 2016
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La restauratrice française Claire Beugnot (au centre) déballe la Sainte Tunique, à Argenteuil, le mercredi 16 avril 2025.

Overview

  • The Holy Tunic, believed by some to have been worn by Christ during his passion, is on display at the Basilica of Saint-Denys in Argenteuil from April 18 to May 11, 2025.
  • This ostension is part of Jubilee 2025, a Holy Year declared by Pope Francis to encourage pilgrimage and penance.
  • Church officials remain cautious about the relic's authenticity, emphasizing devotion over historical certainty.
  • Daily security involves 200 police officers as the event is expected to draw nearly 400,000 pilgrims to the Paris suburb.
  • Senior clergy, including 21 bishops and 5 cardinals led by Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, are presiding over the ceremonies.