Just as the Christian world is set to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a curious find has emerged from a hidden chamber in a monastery in the Czech Republic. Could this be the prized Christian relic that so many hope to find?

More Hope For “The True Holy Nail”?

Archaeologists in the Czech Republic have discovered a secret chamber beneath a 12th century monastery floor. In it, they discovered an ancient box with a gold plate, inscribed with “Jesus is King.”

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Dec 24 2020 · 1:58 PM

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