St. Jude Relic Honored in Xochimilco's Unique Canal Procession
Catholics in Mexico City pay tribute to the patron saint of impossible causes with a month-long visit of his relic.
- A wooden figure containing a bone fragment of St. Jude Thaddeus traveled through Xochimilco canals in a glass case.
- The relic arrived in Mexico in late July after its first-ever tour outside Rome, visiting several U.S. cities.
- Thousands of devotees participated in the procession, clapping and singing traditional songs.
- St. Jude is one of Mexico's most revered saints, second only to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- The relic will continue its journey through various Mexican parishes until the end of August.
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