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The Incorruptibles: saints whose corpses never decay

Mummies or miracles?

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João Curro
11/06/2024 12:00 ‧ 11 months ago | StarsInsider

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The concept of incorruptibility is as mysterious as it sounds. The idea that some bodies do not decompose naturally after death is a sign of divine intervention according to the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Many of these men and women have been canonized, largely thanks to their corpses defying the laws of nature.

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