#18: The Tunic of the Virgin Mary
The Tunic of the Virgin Mary, preserved in the grand treasury of Chartres Cathedral in France, is an ancient silk garment traditionally believed to have been worn by Mary during the birth of Christ. Gifted to the cathedral by Emperor Charles the Bald in 876, this cherished relic famously survived a devastating fire in 1194—a miraculous event that inspired medieval citizens to rebuild the church in her honor.
