The Co-cathedral of SS. Marziale and Alberto in Colle Val d'Elsa

Where the Holy Nail is kept

  • The Holy Nail is kept in a humble piece of reed, the same one in which it was carried back to Bibbiano, and to which it seems to be particularly attached. In this regard, the tradition recounts the episode when the people of Colle, wanting to honor the relic, placed it in a magnificent silver reliquary. The day after the celebration, when they opened this precious container, they were amazed to . . .