Sandals of Christ, Religious relic in Prüm, Germany
The Sandals of Christ are fabric remains preserved at Prüm Abbey and traditionally attributed to the footwear of Jesus. The object is kept under specific conservation conditions to maintain its physical integrity over time.
Pope Stephen II gave these sandals to Pepin the Short around 754, and Pepin later donated them to the abbey to establish its religious authority. This gift made Prüm a major center for Christian devotion in the region.
Medieval pilgrims viewed these remains as a direct link to Jesus and traveled to the abbey seeking spiritual connection. The relics shaped how the local community understood their faith and their place in the Christian world.
Access to the relics is arranged for visitors, with hours that fit the abbey's needs and schedule. It's wise to contact ahead to confirm that a viewing will be possible during your visit.
The relic became the object of fierce competition between monastic communities, and Prüm eventually came under the control of church authorities based in Trier. This struggle reveals how valuable such objects were to the power structure of the Church.
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