The 14th century miraculous crucifix of Damme carried by the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross during the Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium


The miraculous crucifix of Damme, carried by the brotherhood of the Holy Cross. According to tradition, it was dredged up from the sea by sailors from Damme. Since 1339 is has been venerated at the Church of Our Lady in Damme.


Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Markt, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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