The Holy Cross | In Search of Holy Treasure

In the Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem in Rome, a little piece of wood is preserved in a magnificent silver reliquary. Apparently, it is a fragment of a sign with the word “Nazarene“ written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin. Is it possible that this relic is a piece of the sign places over Jesus’ head while crucified? Follow researcher Christian Page in his quest to unveil the history of the Holy Relics of Christianity as he travels through time in some of the world’s greatest cities: Jerusalem, Istanbul, Paris, Vienna, and Rome. Without the dedication of some historical figures and unknown devotees, these Holy Treasures may have never made their way into the modern world. Since the beginning of Christianity, relics attributed to saints or Christ Himself have had a great symbolic and spiritual value, stirring passion amongst believers. With the assistance of some of the world’s leading experts in archaeology, history, theology, genetics, engineering, and molecular physics, this series embarks on a privileged visit to the sites where each event took place. Subscribe to the Great Documentaries Channel for more amazing videos covering a vast array of topics from throughout history! #history #museumtour #jesus #documentary