The Volto Santo is considered a powerful relic, believed to have healing properties and the ability to protect the city of Lucca from harm. Throughout the centuries, the image has been the subject of numerous artistic and literary works, and it has become an integral part of the cultural and spiritual heritage of Lucca.
The Volto Santo is a 13th-century icon of Christ, believed to be a acheiropoietos (not made by human hands) image, which is said to have been painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. According to legend, the image was brought from Rome to Lucca in 804 AD by the Bishop of Lucca, and it has been the object of veneration ever since. The image is kept in the Cathedral of Lucca, where it is displayed on a special altar.
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