According to the Gospel of John, a Roman centurion (later named ) used the spear to confirm Jesus' death, resulting in the flow of blood and water.
: Housed in the Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer) at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. Scientific analysis suggests the spearhead dates to the 7th or 8th century , though it incorporates older elements. Spear of Destiny
Today, three primary artifacts claim to be the original Holy Lance, each with its own storied history: According to the Gospel of John, a Roman
The spear became a focal point of 20th-century occultism, largely due to its association with . Today, three primary artifacts claim to be the
: Since the Middle Ages, possession of the lance was believed to grant the owner the power to rule the world. It became a central part of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire , used in coronation ceremonies.