An Ancient Miracle
Lanciano hosts one of the most ancient eucharistic miracles whose relics are still preserved. It is so ancient that a precise historical documentation regarding the original event has been lost over the centuries. However, the inhabitants of Lanciano managed not to lose sight of the origins of this miracle until modern age through oral tradition and very strong uninterrupted devotion.
What happened exactly? In all likelihood, a Basilian monk was celebrating Mass in…