EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 11 MIN

Holy Relics Stolen—When Monks Robbed Their Own Churches

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In the middle ages monks and abbots took holy relics from one monastery to another, citing miracles and divine permission while pursuing economic gains from pilgrims. The episode untangles theological justifications, legal disputes and political support that made ‘furta sacra’ a common yet controversial practice across medieval Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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