Silk blessed at Bruges, given to Bermondsey Sisters of Mercy by Bishop Thomas Grant, Circa 1850

Item

Identifier: IOLM/BER/12/5/2

Scope and Contents note

The silk is contained in an envelope upon which is written "This Silk has been blessed near & upon the S. Relic of the Most Precious Blood at Bruges, & the faithful often wear a thread of it round their neck to cure spitting of blood - To be burnt afterwards" and "Given by our revered Bishop".

Dates

Creation: Circa 1850

Conditions Governing Access note

As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.