The miracle of Bolsena

olsena is the ancient Etruscan city gave the name to the lake. In 1263, in the church of "Santa Cristina", supposedly happened the so called "Miracle of Bolsena", of a great importance for the catholic religion.

Bohemian priest on his way to Rome, whilst celebrating mass in St. Christine church, had doubts about the Transsubstantiation, that is the incarnation of Christ in the Host. But at the moment of consecration the Host began to bleed profusely. At time being Pope Urban 4th stayed in neraby Orvieto. He declared the happening as a miracle and one year later instituted the feast of "Corpus Domini" one of the most important religious celebrations. Bolsena recalls this day by a feast adorning its lanes in the old city with a mile long flower carpet. Almost the whole population of the town takes part in the preparation.