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Notre Dame in Paris houses a piece of Jesus' crown of thorns. The relic is actually thornless. The unstinting Louis IX gave the holy spikes away as gifts.
The Emperor of Constantinople (1239 - 41) sold the crown for an extortionate sum of mullah to Louis during the lucky number 7 crusade. A special mass is held every first Friday of the month to present the relic. You can actually go see it!
I have 816 Notre Dame vintage postcards in my CPAPHIL.COM shop! Come browse through history! 
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816 Notre Dame Vintage Postcards - Crown of Thorns History
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16 cool cats commented:
Once again, you taught me something Mary. Living in Paris I didn't know that ! Interesting post.
I just read about it recently! I'm planning on going this Friday for this first time:)
I LOVE coming here!!!
Ah...Mary...great post. I can't wait to be back in Paris!
Wow, I had no idea. Have been to Notre Dame several times, even attended a service there once (beautiful), but had never heard of this. Thanks for posting this.
Fascinating!
Oooh I wished I live in Europe some days, I would be there in a flash. I love history stuff like that!
ha ha ha That got me laughing! I must confess, I recently (sunday) bought a bag of frozen buritto's and when I grabbed the bag I thought of you. I've been home with my girl this week as she as been sick and I've had 1 everyday for lunch. Almost went back for a 2nd serving and said Nope, don't do it, just another 240 calories you don't need and Marie can't have. ha ha
I love visiting you because I always learn something very interesting! My kids always want to see your blog too!
You know I'm a non-believer, n’est-ce pas?
Hi Marie Isabelle,
Vintage Paris, what could be better? I left a little something over at Oasis Writing Link for you. Please come over and pick it up! <3
HI Marie, I'm going to have to come to Paris to see for myself!
I would love to shoot a destination wedding there someday. It would be a certain miracle.
When I was in elementary school it took me the longest time to figure out Notre Dame really didn't have a hunchback living in it.
That's a beautiful postcard and very interesting about the relic. ♥ ∞
Thank you for leaving a post on my bog, I am certainly glad to meet you!! I will certainly be back :-)
Blessings,
Amy Sutter
Those are absolutely stunning!
J'adore!
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