Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

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Inscription on face: Benedictus XIV P M in honorem s crucis Pontif sui anno IV (Benedict 14th, Supreme Pontiff, in honor of the Holy Cross, the 4th year of his pontificate.)
Main chapel

Main chapel

 Side altars:

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Main altar

Main altar

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Inscription above door: SS Reliqiarum Sacellum (Chapel of the Holy Relics)
Stairwell to the chapel

Stairwell to the chapel

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Arch: (O Cross! Hail, our one hope!)
Bottom:  Fasciculus Myrrhae Dilectus Meus Mihi (A packet of Myrrh is my delight for myself.)
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Titulus Crucis (Inscription of the Cross)

Titulus Crucis (Inscription of the Cross)

Altar in the Chapel of the Holy Relics
Holy Relics

Holy Relics

The Holy Shroud

The Holy Shroud

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Another chapel downstairs

Another chapel downstairs

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Monument to St. Helena

Monument to St. Helena

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