The First Finding

For centuries, nothing was known of the Precious Blood until 804, when Saint Andrew appeared to one of his followers indicating the precise location in the grounds of Saint Magdalene's Hospital where Longino had buried the container.

Nearby were found the bones of the martyr which are still conserved in the Basilica of Saint Andrew in an urn to be found in the third chapel to the right of the entrance.

An inscription in Latin confirms the presence of the martyr's remains.

The remains of Longino who struck the chest of Jesus.

Luigi Pescasio

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