Holy Lance

Connected Sites: 3

Definition
WHS which contain locations holding "spears" which are claimed to be the "Holy Lance" - "The Holy Lance, also known as the Lance of Longinus (named after Saint Longinus), the Spear of Destiny, or the Holy Spear, is the lance that pierced the side of Jesus as he hung on the cross during his crucifixion." (Wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Lance

Map

Connected Sites

  • Echmiatsin and Zvartnots
    Echmiatsin and Zvartnots
    Armenia
    Inscribed: 2000
    3.04
    144
    6
    A spear which is claimed to be the true one has been held in the treasury of the Etchmiadzin Monastery since the 12th C. Previously it was at Geghard Monastery - which means "Spear" in Armenian (Գեղարդ). It was "allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called.....Thaddeus" (wiki)
  • Vatican City
    Vatican City
    Holy See
    Inscribed: 1984
    4.30
    612
    9
    "A relic described as the Holy Lance in Rome is preserved beneath the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica," (wiki)
  • Vienna
    Vienna
    Austria
    Inscribed: 2001
    4.02
    592
    20
    "The Holy Lance in Vienna is displayed in the Imperial Treasury or Weltliche Schatzkammer (lit. Worldly Treasure Room) at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna" (wiki)