Girdle of Thomas, Religious relic in Prato Cathedral, Italy
The Sacra Cintola consists of a knotted textile cord preserved in a silver reliquary within the Cappella del Sacro Cingolo at Prato Cathedral.
During the 14th century, the cathedral received the relic, which according to medieval tradition was dropped by Mary to Thomas during her Assumption.
The girdle influenced numerous Renaissance artworks throughout Tuscany, including paintings by Fra Filippo Lippi depicting the sacred object.
The cathedral displays the relic five times each year, with the main exhibition occurring on September 8 during the Virgin Mary's birthday celebration.
Following an attempted theft in 1312, the cathedral underwent architectural modifications to create a secure chapel specifically for protecting the girdle.
Location: Prato
GPS coordinates: 43.88200,11.09780
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:45
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