In which year was the Holy Chalice traditionally transferred to Valencia Cathedral?

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The Holy Chalice was traditionally transferred to Valencia Cathedral in 1437.

The relic known as the Holy Chalice is preserved in Valencia, Spain, where it is displayed in the cathedral’s Chapel of the Holy Grail. Its documented medieval history connects it with several Spanish institutions before its arrival in Valencia.

According to the traditional account, the chalice was given to Valencia Cathedral in 1437 by King Alfonso V of Aragon. The object is venerated as a possible cup used at the Last Supper, although that identification is a matter of religious tradition rather than established historical proof.

The Valencia relic is different from many literary versions of the Grail. Medieval romances often describe miraculous powers and supernatural guardians, while the Valencian object is a physical chalice preserved and displayed as a Christian relic.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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