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Russian relic comes to Thailand
Life, Published on 17/12/2019
» In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Russian Orthodox Church in Thailand, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow has blessed the Sacred Ark that contains the cincture, or belt, of the Mother of God that will be exposed for veneration in six major cities in the Kingdom from tomorrow until Jan 19.
Egypt asks Interpol to trace Tutankhamun relic
AFP, Published on 09/07/2019
» CAIRO: Egypt has asked international police agency Interpol to track down a 3,000-year-old Tutankhamun artefact that was sold in London for $6 million despite fierce opposition from Cairo, government officials said.
'Buddha's tooth' relic flown back to China
News, Published on 16/02/2025
» A sacred Buddha's tooth relic has been returned to China after being enshrined at Sanam Luang for 73 days to mark the sixth cycle birthday of His Majesty the King.
Vibrant Afghan radio reduced to religious relic
AFP, Published on 16/10/2021
» FARAH (AFGHANISTAN) - Radio station Urooj once teemed with journalists producing news bulletins, but since the Taliban came to town, Ebrahim Parhar sits alone, broadcasting hours of religious sermons.
Chicago art institute to return Khmer ruin relic
News, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Art Institute of Chicago will return a 900-year-old artefact collected from the Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buri Ram to the Fine Arts Department (FAD).
Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
Tutankhamun relic sells for $6 mn in London despite Egyptian outcry
AFP, Published on 05/07/2019
» LONDON - A 3,000-year-old quartzite head of Egyptian "Boy King" Tutankhamun was auctioned off for $6 million Thursday in London despite a fierce outcry from Cairo.
The Dutch art detective who recovered the 'Blood of Christ' relic
AFP, Published on 12/07/2022
» AMSTERDAM - It was 10:30 pm on a Friday when Arthur Brand got the delivery he was nervously expecting.
Buddhism is always oddly political
Oped, Published on 29/11/2024
» On the upcoming Wednesday, a grand ceremony will be held at Sanam Luang to welcome a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. China is sending a precious piece of Buddha relics to Thailand for a 72-day procession in celebration of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. This piece of Buddha's remains, referred to as the "Buddha Tooth Relic from the Lingguang Temple", is arguably one of the most important Buddhist treasures ever discovered in China.
Over 12m joined year-end prayers
News, Published on 02/01/2025
» More than 12 million people participated in New Year transition prayers nationwide, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol.