Soldiers looting the town of Exilles stole a monstrance containing a consecrated Host. When the stolen goods were loaded onto a mule in Turin, the mule fell to the ground and the monstrance rose into the air, where the Host broke free and floated above the city, glowing with brilliant light.
History
In 1453, during a period of warfare in the Piedmont region, soldiers sacked the town of Exilles and looted the local church, stealing a monstrance containing a consecrated Host along with other valuables. The stolen goods were loaded onto a mule and transported to Turin. As the mule entered the city near the Church of San Silvestro, it suddenly collapsed to the ground. The saddlebags burst open, scattering the stolen goods. The monstrance rose into the air of its own accord, and the consecrated Host broke free from the monstrance and floated above the city square, radiating brilliant golden light. The Bishop of Turin, Ludovico di Romagnano, was summoned and led a procession to the site. He held up a chalice, and the Host gently descended into it. The miracle was witnessed by a large crowd and was immediately declared authentic. The Church of Corpus Domini was built on the exact spot where the miracle occurred and remains one of Turin's most important churches.
Scientific Findings
The miracle was witnessed by a large crowd in a public square and was immediately documented by Church authorities. The construction of the Church of Corpus Domini on the site provides historical evidence of the event's significance. The miracle is depicted in artwork within the church.
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