St. Laurence And The Holy Grail: The Story Of The Holy Grail Of Valencia‎

by Janice Bennett

The story of the Holy Chalice of Valencia, believed by many scholars to be the authentic Holy Grail, or the cup used by Jesus to consecrate the wine at the Last Supper. The author investigates the tradition of Aragon, Spain, according to which the Grail was entrusted to the Spanish martyr St. Laurence by Pope Sixtus II, who in turn sent it to his homeland only days before he was roasted on a gridiron during the Valerian persecution in Rome. The history of this Roman first-century agate cup is examined in Spain, based on the writings of Spanish authors, ancient and modern. Includes a thorough analysis of historical records, legends, and local tradition from the fourth century to modern times.