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Hidden within Prague’s majestic St. Vitus Cathedral, a sacred relic silently observes the passage of time. This relic, the head of St. Luke the Evangelist, arrived in Prague thanks to the efforts of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. In 1354, during a journey to Italy, Charles IV sought to enhance the spiritual richness of St. Vitus Cathedral. He arranged for the head of St. Luke to be brought from Padua. Along with this precious relic, he also acquired the head of San Vittore from Feltre and the relics of St. Vito from Pavia. St. Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, holds a special place in Christian tradition. His writings offer a unique perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus. The presence of his relic in St. Vitus Cathedral elevates the cathedral’s significance. It transforms it into a place of pilgrimage and veneration for believers from around the world.

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