Holy Alliance

Treaty formed 1815 by Ru ia, Austria, and Pru ia, for preservation of relations between the European nations, and exclusion of the Bonaparte family from any European throne. It was a tool of absolutism. Holy Coat of Treves. Supposed seamle garment of Christ, said to have been taken by ST. HELENA (q.v.) ab. 325 to Treves, where it is kept in the cathedral; first mentioned 1054. IMG:content-0624.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0625.png:[merged small][graphic] Holy Family, by Rubens (Pitti Gallery). picture contains St. Elizabeth and St. John, in addition to those mentioned.