Cross Crumbles - Coronavirus Continues
The miraculous 14th century cross of San Marcello al Corso suffered severe damage after a two hours exposure to the rain in St Peter’s square for Francis' Friday Urbi et Orbi blessing.
According to reports the ancient wood is now inflated. On some areas of the painting bubbles appeared. Tempera paint showing blood has detached. Details on the arms are destroyed.
Francis’ spin doctor Andrea Tornielli mystified the disaster by writing that “the crucifix bathed in tears from heaven” (VaticanNews.va, March 28).
The crucifix was saved from a fire in 1519 and carried during a 1522 procession against the plague in Rome.
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According to reports the ancient wood is now inflated. On some areas of the painting bubbles appeared. Tempera paint showing blood has detached. Details on the arms are destroyed.
Francis’ spin doctor Andrea Tornielli mystified the disaster by writing that “the crucifix bathed in tears from heaven” (VaticanNews.va, March 28).
The crucifix was saved from a fire in 1519 and carried during a 1522 procession against the plague in Rome.
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