Historical Events tagged with "consecrated host"
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Brussels Massacre of the Jewish Community
In Brussels, Belgium, a violent incident occurred where an estimated 13 Jews were murdered, and the remainder of the Jewish community was expelled from the city. This drastic action was fueled by accusations of desecrating the consecrated Host, significant in the Catholic Church. The unrest was part of a broader pattern of anti-Semitic violence in medieval Europe, often triggered by religious fervor and superstition. This particular massacre is emblematic of the tensions between Jewish communities and Christian majorities during this time period.
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