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Sacred Nail Relic https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamberger_Dom#Nagelkapelle
Reliquary Crown of Henry II https://ferrebeekeeper.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/two-reliquary-crowns/
The relics of Henry II and Empress Kunigunde are also housed within the Cathedral. Henry's reliquary crown is extremely ornate and covered in precious gems. The creation of the this beautiful relic not only bolsters his status as a saint, but also shows his value as a king and founder of the cathedral.
Empress Kunigunde's Reliquary Coronet
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Similar in appearance to match her husband's reliquary crown, the reliquary coronet of Kunigunde draws in the viewers gaze with its numerous colorful gems. Like with Henry's relic, this coronet reminded worshipers of her status as a saint and her importance to the founding of the cathedral as an Empress.
Bamberg Relic Book http://www.learn.columbia.edu/treasuresofheaven/relics/Bamberg-Relic-Book.php
A book printed in 1493 shows images of all relics that the Cathedral has. The creation of such a text shows the growing popularity and importance of relics, especially among pilgrims.
Like many other cathedrals in Europe, Bamberg Cathedral housed many relics to attract visitors and pilgrims who wished to venerate them. However, Bamberg Cathedral also houses the relics of its esteemed founders that double as saints, showing once again the extent of their importance to the Cathedral and city.
One of Bamberg's relics is the sacred nail from the cross, which is kept in the Nail Chapel, built in the 13th century. The relic is kept in an ornate reliquary where the nail is held up vertically and flanked by two golden angels. The whole thing is covered with precious gems, including a very large emerald. Adding to the long list of legends pertaining to Bamberg Cathedral, there is a story about a blind-born boy who was able to see after visiting the nail.
Sacrament Chapel http://paulscottinfo.ipage.com/europe/cathedrals/bamberg/tn.html
The Sacrament Chapel was given its function to hold the sacraments in 1974 after Vatican II, but it originally served to venerate Saint Gertrude of Nivelles. A painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder was added around 1520.
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