\n MORRIS, Indiana\u2014Laboratory tests revealed no extraordinary findings regarding the red markings discovered on a Communion wafer at a Catholic church in Indiana.\n<\/p>\n
\n The finding at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Morris was significant enough to warrant an official examination, according to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.\n<\/p>\n
\n However, a biochemistry analysis showed merely “fungi and three distinct bacterial species, all typically present on human hands,” the archdiocese stated on Monday, also mentioning that no traces of blood were detected.\n<\/p>\n
\n According to Catholic beliefs, wine and a small piece of bread represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Usually, these elements are sanctified by a priest during the Eucharist ceremony.\n<\/p>\n
\n The bun, marked with red spots, had tumbled out of a Missal set at St. Anthony Church.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The Catholic Church has numerous well-recorded miracles and appearances throughout its history, and every one of these has undergone rigorous and meticulous examination,” the archdiocese stated.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prior to the examination, several members of St. Anthony Church were enthusiastic about potential discoveries.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We have this tiny town where you could be driving through and might miss it just by blinking,” said Shari Strassell, a church member, to WKRC-TV.\n<\/p>\n
\n It holds immense value, it truly does, and I believe there\u2019s something extraordinary about our church up here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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