At the first exhumation, it was quickly evident that a miracle had taken place; Saint Bernadette's skin tone was perfectly natural. exhumed bodies in perfect condition. Since Columbuss body moved around a lot, theres a good chance both cities have parts of the explorer. Christ Allegedly Manifests in Miraculous Photo on Holy Saturday. Lauded as one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the time, the body (estimated to be around 500 years old) remained remarkably intact and survived the ages in spectacular fashion.(source). He has lain in the grave since June 1949, months after his body was found. [CDATA[// >