Holy Headdress of Christ carried in procession through streets of Cahors, France

May 3, 2019

As part of the celebration of 900 years of the in, France, celebration ongoing through April, a precious relic was carried in procession through the streets of the city on Saturday, April 27: the  of.



The Holy Headdress is recognized by tradition as the veil that covered the head of when he was buried. By one tradition, brought back the relic of Jerusalem and offered it to the diocese of Cahors. The relic has been venerated in since the construction of the cathedral 900 years ago.

The "Sainte Coiffe" got back into the streets of for the first time in nearly eight decades. The relic was carried in procession followed by, according to varying reports, nearly 2000 people, perhaps some hundreds more, in an event both for believers and curious. The procession made its way at the pace of hymns and prayers, through the narrow streets of the town, then on the banks of the, and ended on the forecourt of the.

The event was sustained by the city of Cahors, the State of France, and the civil society, for which many people have invested themselves, including volunteers.

Other celebrations and other events have been planned in Cahors until December.