Bruges
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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:
Circa 1850