A Piece of the True Manger?
I’m sure you’ve heard of the True Cross — but what about the true manger? A fragment of wood allegedly taken from the crib of the baby Jesus.
In the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, you can find an ornate reliquary, adorned with a golden baby Jesus on a bed of golden straw. But if you open it, you will find real treasure hidden inside: five pieces of ancient sycamore wood.
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