During Mass at the Benedictine monastery, the consecrated Host began to bleed visibly. The bleeding Host was preserved and examined by Church authorities. The miracle is one of the few Eucharistic miracles to occur in the 20th century.
History
In 1948, at the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria in Rosano, near Florence, a consecrated Host began to bleed during Mass. The bleeding was witnessed by the celebrant and members of the monastic community. The Host was carefully preserved and the miracle was reported to Church authorities. An investigation was conducted, and the event was recognized as a genuine Eucharistic miracle. The miracle of Rosano is significant as one of the relatively few Eucharistic miracles to occur in the 20th century, demonstrating that such phenomena continue to occur in the modern era. The relic is preserved at the monastery.
Scientific Findings
The bleeding Host was examined by Church authorities and medical professionals. The presence of blood was confirmed. The 20th-century date of the miracle means it occurred in an era when scientific documentation methods were available.
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