Rare Holy Sepulcher treasures bring Jerusalem’s history to Fort Worth, Texas

Rare Holy Sepulcher treasures bring Jerusalem’s history to Fort Worth, Texas

A relic of the true cross and a decorative silver panel that hung in Christ’s tomb are among the ancient items on display until July 12 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. [...]

Fort Worth, Texas, exhibit of rare Holy Land relics extended

A relic of the true cross and a decorative silver panel that hung in Christ’s tomb will remain on display until July 12 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. The exhibit also includes vestments, candlesticks, metal flowers, and numerous liturgical objects used in Jerusalem hundreds of years ago. Catholic kings sent these items to Franciscan friars in Jerusalem for the celebration of the Mass over the course of many years. Similar metal…