The famous reliquary reputed to contain the blood of St Lawrence is to be brought to Gozo at the end of July, the parish website has announced.

It will be the first time that the reliquary will be taken out of the village of Amaseno in Italy.

The blood liquefies on August 10, the day of St Lawrence’s martyrdom. The reliquary has been verified by some scientists to contain true blood, along with a piece of skin and some fat and ash. Others contest the findings.

The announcement that the reliquary will be brought to Gozo was made by Fr Ignatius Borg, former parish priest of San Lawrenz.

The current parish priest, Fr Charles Sultana, said this was a blessing for the community which the parish had to prepare for.

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