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Christian Martyrs, Heroes of the Faith Collection

" ... [we] took his bones which are more valuable than precious stones and finer than refined gold, and laid them in a suitable place where the Lord will premit us to gather ourselves together in gladness and joy and to celebrate the birthday of his martyrdom."

(A disciple's account of preservation of relics of Saint Martyr Polycarp written shortly after he was burned at the stake in the year of 156 or 157, which is the earliest record of honor paid to relics of a Holy Christian Martyr.)

Reliquary monstrance with large relics of Saint Martyr Cyriacus, Bishop of Jerusalem

Opulent 17-th century reliquary in a form of a chest of gilt and painted wood with frontal openings and internal vitrine of glass housing very large and historically significant ex ossibus (bone) relics of Saint Cyriacus, Martyr & Bishop of Jerusalem. The relics are identified on a manuscript paper cedula label as S. Corpus S. Ciriaci Epi. et Martire (from the holy body of Saint Cyriac, Bishop and Martyr). The reliquary is recertified in the 19th century with red ribbon secured by seals of red Spanish wax with imprints of a coat of arms of Cardinal Lorenzo Litta  (†), the Vicar General of Rome (1818-1820).

  • ID# 27-RSMBR-23
  • Size 11 x 9 x 5 in (28 x 23 x 13 cm)
  • Age ca. 17th century, re-certified in 19th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials Gilt wood, glass
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary with relics of Saints Cosmas & Damian, Unmercenary Healers, Patrons of Doctors

18th-century angel-form reliquary made of painted and gilded wood with front glass panel housing significant first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of two Unmercenary healers: Saints Cosmas and Damian. The relics are affixed to a red silk background and identified on paper cedulae labels as S. Cosmae Mart. / S Damiani Mart. (Saint Cosmas Martyr / Saint Damian Martyr). On the back, the reliquary is protected by a crisscrossed silk ribbon held in place by four seals of red Spanish wax with clear imprints of a coat of arms of an unidentified Catholic Bishop. The reliquary has damage on the left side where the arm is partially missing. 

  • ID# 206-RSCR-2
  • Size 16 1/2 in (42 cm high)
  • Age ca. 18th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials wood, glass
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Documented arm reliquary with important relics of Saint Abundius, Miracleworker, Deacon & Martyr

Reliquary in the form of a realistically rendered arm with blessing fingers made of silvered and gilt papier-maché containing, in the mid-section cavity, a removable oval glass-fronted silvered brass theca with two historically significant first-class relics of an early Christian martyr Saint Abundius of Rome, identified on a manuscript cedula label as of the dens  (tooth) and digiti iunctura (part of a finger).  On the back, the theca is secured by an impression in red Spanish wax of a seal of fr. Giuseppe Mancini (†1855), Archbishop of Siena (1824-1855).The reliquary is accompanied by the original certification document issued and hand-signed in 1829 by Fr. Giuseppe Mancini.

The document describes the relic in Italian as follows:

Giuseppe Mancini
by the grace of God, and of the Holy Apostolic See
Archbishop of Siena  Domestic Prelate of His Holiness and assistant to the papal throne

We publicly acknowledge with our present letters for the greater glory of God and veneration of his saints, having recognized the following sacred relics, namely: a tooth and a bone of a finger of Saint Abundius priest, monk, and Martyr ... We placed ... extracted from authentic places, in a glass-fronted silvered brass case of oval oblong shape and housed in a silver-plated papier-mache reliquary in [the shape of] an arm. 

  • ID# 184-RSCR-2
  • Size 17 3/4 in (45 cm) high
  • Age ca. 1829
  • Origin Siena, Italy
  • Materials Silvered and gilt papier-mache reliquary, silvered brass theca
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Russian Icon - the Severed Head of St. John the Baptist in gilt silver cover

Spectacular Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Severed Head of St. John the Baptist resting on a platter. An 18th-century central panel was embellished in 1803 by adding borders depicting parents of St. John the Baptist - St. Zechariah and St. Elisabeth and by covering the icon in an elaborate gilt silver cover with the halo further decorated with glass crystals. The inscription on the bottom part of the icon is the Orthodox hymn sung during liturgy dedicated to the Beheading of St. John. The icon's cover is stamped with a hallmark of a silversmith Yegor Antipiev in Moscow and 1803 date. 

  • ID# 09-RSMI-3
  • Size 13 1/2 x 11 in (34 x 28 cm)
  • Age Central panel - 18th century, borders and metal cover - ca. 1803
  • Origin Moscow, Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera and gilding on gessoed wood in gilt silver revetment cover
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Spectacular Reliquary with relics of China / Vietnam Catholic Martyr Saints: St. Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, St. François-Régis Clet, St. John of Triora & St. Ignatius Delgado. 中華殉道聖人 Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam

An opulent and massive solid silver-faced Baroque reliquary housing substantial and historically-important ex ossibus (of the bone) pre-canonization relics of four Catholic Martyr Saints of China and Vietnam: St. Louis Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, St. François-Régis Clet, St. John of Triora, and St. Ignatius Delgado, all Beautified by Pope Leo XIII on May 27, 1900. The reliquary was sealed around the time of the Beatification by the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris and distributed by the Vatican's Papal office of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes.  The relics are affixed to a background of red silk and surrounded by paperolle, silk thread, and imitation pearl decoration, identified on the typeset cedula labels as B. L. Gabr. Dufresse E. M. Sem. Miss. Ext. (the Blessed Louis Gabriel Dufresse Bishop & Martyr, Society of Foreign Missions) / B. Francisci Clet M. Cong. Miss. (the Blessed Francis Regis Clet, Martyr, Congregation of the Mission) / B. Ioan, a Triora M. Ord. Min. (the Blessed John da Triora, Martyr, Order of Friars Minor) / B. Ign. Delgado E. M. Ord. Praed. (the Blessed Ignacio Delgado, Bishop & Martyr, Dominican Order).  On the back, under a protective cap, the reliquary is secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with a coat of arms of the Postulator General of the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris (Société des Missions étrangères de Paris, short M.E.P.), a Roman Catholic missionary organization of secular priests and laypersons dedicated to missionary work in foreign lands. On the front, the crystal-fronted reliquary opening is surmounted by a coat of arms of Pope Leo XIII (p. 1878-1903) and decorated below with a shield engraved with Latin inscription: EX OSSIBVS / MARTYRVM LXXVII / SINEN. TVNQVINEN COCHINCHINEN / QVIBVS LEO PAPA XIII / ANNO IVBILAEI MCM / BEATORVM HONORES / DECREVIT. ("Of the Bones of 77 Martyrs of China and Cocochina (Vietnam), whom Pope Leo XIII declared as the Beatified in the jubilee year of 1900."). The reliquary comes in its original silk-lined fitted case embellished on the outer lid with a gilt coat of arms of Pope Leo XIII.  

  • ID# 13-RSCBR-3
  • Size 11 1/2 in x 8 1/4 in (29 x 21 cm)
  • Age ca. 1900
  • Origin France
  • Materials silver, brass, crystal, silk
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver

Reliquary Bust with Relics of St. Gelasius of Fossombrone, Soldier & Martyr

ca. 1600 life-size bust-form reliquary made of painted wood housing very large historically important first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Gelasius of Fossombrone. The relic is affixed inside of an oval glass-fronted opening and identified on paper cedula label in as S.Gelasi a. 4 Febrarii (Saint Gelasius venerated February 4). The saint's name is also inscribed on the base of the bust. The reliquary most likely came from the church in Fossombrone, Italy built around 1609 by Francesco Maria II della Rovere, the last Duke of Urbino.

  • ID# 204-RSCR-3
  • Size 20 in (52 cm)
  • Age ca. 1600
  • Origin Fossombrone, Italy
  • Materials wood, glass
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Important reliquary theca with relics of St Valentine of Rome, Patron of the Courtly Love

Attractive large oval glass-fronted brass reliquary theca housing significant and important relic of Saint Valentine of Rome, Bishop and Martyr. Very large (3 cm or 1  1/4 inches long) first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic is affixed on a background richly decorated with gilt paper and silk flowers and identified in a fancy cut paper cedula label as Ex Oss S. Valentini Mart. (Of the bone of Saint Valentine, Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Bernardino (†1807), the Archbishop of Senigallia and an important official of the Vatican Curia. 

  • ID# 196-RSCR-12
  • Size 160 x 130 mm (6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in)
  • Age ca. 1790s
  • Origin Italy
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Spectacular theca with relics of 4 Franciscan Martyr Saints of China & Vietnam: St. Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, St. Ignatius Delgado, St. François-Régis Clet & St. Giovanni of Triora 中華殉道聖人

Spectacular silver glass-fronted reliquary decorated with intricate filigree wire ornamentation and housing significant first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of four Franciscan Martyr Saints of China and Vietnam: Saint Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, Saint Ignatius Delgado y Cebrian,  Saint François-Régis Clet, and Saint John of Triora Substantial relics are affixed to the background of red silk surrounded by gilt wire and natural pearl ornamentation and identified on separate paper cedulae labels. On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Franciscan Order. The reliquary was most likely made shortly after the beatification of the Saints in 1900.

  • ID# 05-RSCR-12
  • Size 6 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in (16 x 12 cm)
  • Age ca. 1900
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials Silver
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver
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1827 Documented reliquary with Hair relic of the Virgin Mary, Holy Family & Saints

1827 Documented reliquary with Hair relic of the Virgin Mary, Holy Family & Saints

Large oval glass-fronted silvered brass reliquary theca housing extremely rare first-class Ex Capillis (of the hair) relic of the Blessed Virgin Mary and relics of eight saints:first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Firmi Martyr; ex veste (of the vest) relic of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary; first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Anna, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary; first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Vincent Ferreri; first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Pascal Baylon; first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Theresa of Avila; first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Bonaventure; and first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Catherina of Alexandria, Martyr. The relics are affixed to a silk ground surrounded by gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedulae labels.  On the back, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Carlo Francesco Maria Caselli O.S.M. (†), Bishop of Parma (1804–1828). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Cardinal Caselli in 1827.

  • ID# 290-RSCR-7
  • Size 58 x 50 mm
  • Age ca. 1827
  • Origin Parma, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request

1735 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Lawrence, Deacon of Rome, Martyr

Fancy oval crystal-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca embellished on the outside by an intricate silver filigree decoration housing precious first-class ex ossibus (from the bone) relic of Saint Lawrence of RomeThe substantial relic is affixed to a multicolored silk background decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as S. Laurentii  Mart.  (St. Lawrence, Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Cristoforo Palmieri (†1739) Bishop of Sovana (Soana) (1728-1739). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed by Fr.  Palmieri in 1735. Comes in the original tooled leather silk lined case of issue. 

  • ID# 265-RSCR-6
  • Size 72 x 57 mm
  • Age ca. 1736
  • Origin Sovana, Italy
  • Materials Silver, crystal, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price SOLD!
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Fancy reliquary theca with relics of the Sepulcher of the Virgin Mary & St. Valentine, Martyr & Patron of Courtly Love

Small oval glass-fronted silver reliquary pendant theca decorated around the perimeter with an intricate silver wire floral ornamentation and housing two precious relics: a pebble relic of the Sepulcher of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a sizable first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Valentine, Martyr. The relics are affixed to a red silk background decorated with silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on typeset cedulae labels as Sepul. B. M. V. / S/ Valent. M. ([from] Sepulcher of the Blessed Virgin Mary / S. Valentine, Martyr)On the back, the theca is secured with a well-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of Fr. Guglielmo Pifferi O.E.S.A. (†1910), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon (1887-1910) and the Sacristan of the Vatican Curia.

  • ID# 40-RSSR-5
  • Size 52 x 47 mm
  • Age ca. 1890-1910
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, wax
  • Price $3,750
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1868 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Barbara, the Great Martyr

Ornate glass-fronted silver reliquary embellished on the outside by an intricate silver filigree decoration housing a substantial first-class relic of Saint Barbara, the Great Martyr. The relic is affixed to a multicolored silk background decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as Ex Ossibus // S. Barbarae V.M.  (from the bone of St. Barbara, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Giovanni Lercari (†1802), Archbishop of Genova (1767–1802). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed by Monsignor  Lercari in 1787.

  • ID# 262-RSCR-6
  • Size 75 x 60 mm
  • Age ca. 1787
  • Origin Genoa, Italy
  • Materials Silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $3,750
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Russian Icon - 3 Saints: Martyrs Mary, Alexander & Alexandra

The icon is depicting theree Christian Martyrs - St. Mary Virgin, St. Alexander of Rome, and St. Queen Alexandra. The iscription on the back dated 1912 indicates a gift from the nuns to their mother superior. 

  • ID# 160-009-176-SP7-7
  • Size 13 3/4 x 12 1/4 in (35 x 31 cm)
  • Age ca. 1910s
  • Materials Egg tempera on gilt, tooled and gessoed wood
  • Price $2,250
  • Orthodox Cross

17c Russian Icon - Miracle of St. George Slaying the Dragon

Ca. 1650-1700 Northern Russian Icon depicting the Miracle of St. George Slaying the Dragon.

  • ID# 59-81-SSI-35
  • Size 28 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (72.8 x 59.6 cm)
  • Age ca. 1650-1700
  • Origin Northern Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Spectacular French reliquary monstrance with relics of St. Sebastian, Martyr

Spectacular silver reliquary monstrance housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Sebastian, Martyr. An extremely large precious relic measuring an incredible 8 cm (3 inches in length) is decorated by silver wire and pearls and affixed inside the reliquary monstrance and identified on a manuscript paper cedula label as S. Sebastiani Martir . On the back, the relic is certified by two perfectly preserved seals of red Spanish wax with a coat of arms of Monsignor Carlo Oppizzioni, Cardinal-Priest of San Bernardo alle Terme (1804) and the Archbishop of Bologna (1802 - 1831). The reliquary is hallmarked with French silver marks of Paris and Aude (Southern France) dating to the first third of the 19th century.

  • ID# 50-RSSR-35
  • Size 10 1/2 inches (27 cm) high
  • Age ca. 1804-1839
  • Origin France
  • Materials silver, glass, paper, silk, pearls, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

ca. 1800 Spectacular Spanish silver reliquary of St. Narcissus (Narcís), Bishop Martyr of Girona & Miracleworker of the Flies

A spectacular gilt silver reliquary of high craftsmanship dating to the time of the Napoleonic wars (ca. 1800) and containing a significant first-class relic of St. Narcissus, Bishop and Martyr of Girona. The design of the reliquary strongly resembles the tomb of St. Narcissus in the Basilica of St. Felix in Girona. The bone relic is housed in a small glass-sided casket affixed in the center of the reliquary and surmounted by a Bishop's mitre and crossed Bishops staff and the palm branch indicating the Martyrdom. The reliquary is hallmarked with a stamp of Antonio Desoy from Genoa (Italy) active in Girona between 1795 and 1809. The base of the reliquary is decorated with a count's crown with the initials "CDP" and inscription "A LOS S res" (To the señores), indicating that the reliquary was made as a gift to the Count and Countess whose monogram appears on the reliquary. The reliquary was most likely produced at the time of the Battle of Girona (1808) during the the Napoleonic wars and had been a part of the famous collection of Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre, the founder of the Fashion House of Balenciaga in Spain. 

  • ID# 03-RSGA-48
  • Size 10 1/2 inches (26 cm) tall
  • Age ca. 1800
  • Origin Girona, Spain
  • Materials gilt silver
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver

Spectacular French reliquary monstrance with relics of St. Alexius of Rome, patron of pilgrims & travelers

Spectacular solid silver reliquary monstrance housing important first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Alexius of Rome. Extremely large precious relics are affixed inside the reliquary monstrance and identified on a manuscript paper cedula label as S. Alexis M. On the backside of the reliquary behind the glass, the relic is certified by a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax with a coat of arms of an unidentified Bishop. The reliquary is hallmarked with French silver marks of the Hauts-de-France region of France dating to 1804.

  • ID# 49-RSSR-30
  • Size 11 inches (29 cm) high
  • Age ca. 1804
  • Origin Hauts-de-France, France
  • Materials silver, glass, paper, silk, pearls, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Bust reliquary with large relic of St. Juliana of Nicomedia, Virgin & Martyr, Patron Saint of Sickness

A life-size bust-form reliquary dating to the 18th century made of gilt, silvered, and painted wood housing very large historically important first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Juliana of Nicomedia. The relic is affixed inside of an oval glass-fronted opening and identified on paper cedula label in as S. Julianae, Virg. et Mar. (Saint Juliana, Virgin and Martyr). On the back of the reliquary, the opening to access the relic cavity is protected by a red silk ribbon with three seals of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Marcantonio Colonna (†1793), Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and Vicar General of the Roman Curia.

  • ID# 49-RSMB-13
  • Age ca. second half of the 18th century
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials Silvered, gilt, and painted wood, glass
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary monstrance with relics of St Pantaleon, (Panteleimon), Greatmartyr and Unmercenary Healer

Opulent 18th century Baroque reliquary monstrance of gilt wood housing very significant and historically important relic of ​the Saint Pantaleon, Greatmartyr and Unmercenary HealerThe relic in displayed in an oval grass-fronted cavity located in the center the monstrance and identified on a fancy-cut paper cedula label as  S. Pantaleo. Mart  (Saint Panteleon, Martyr). On the back, the cavity is secured by two seals of red wax with a perfectly preserved imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Francisco Maria de Vecchi, the Apostolic Protonotary and the General Vicar to Fr. Giuseppe Maria Saporiti, Archbishop of Genoa (1746-1767). Fit for a large place of public veneration. 

  • ID# 141-RSCR-9
  • Size Reliquary: 38 cm / 15 inches high, relic - 35 mm long
  • Age ca. 18th century,
  • Origin Genoa, Italy
  • Materials gilt wood
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Rare Casket Reliquary with relics of Martyrs: St. Ursula, King Louis XVI, St. Felicity & St. Fidelis

Extremely rare ca. 1850 French glass-sided casket reliquary housing precious relics of Saint Martyrs: Ursula, Felicity of Rome, Fidelis of Sigmaringen, and French King Louis XVI. In the main compartment, relics of St. Felicity and St. Fidelis are centered around substantial double-relics of St. Ursula. Relics of French King Louis XVI are housed in a glass vile centered in the upper compartment. On the inside, the reliquary has a paper label with a manuscript text in French: "fait à Paris ce 30 Décembre d'annie 1816".  (Done in Paris this December 30, 1816). 

On the bottom panel, the reliquary is secured by two ribbons of red silk held by a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax with a seal of Cardinal Jacques-Marie-Adrien-Césaire Mathieu (†1875), Archbishop of Besançon (1850-1875). 

  • ID# 30-RSMISR-135
  • Size 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm) wide
  • Age ca. third quarter of the 19th century
  • Origin France
  • Materials Glass, silk, gilt paper, wood, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request

Spectacular French reliquary monstrance with relics of St. Ferreolus, Martyr

Spectacular glass-fronted silvered-brass reliquary monstrance housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Ferreolus, Martyr. Several sizable precious relics are affixed inside the reliquary monstrance on a ground of red silk among gilt-silver floral decoration and identified on a manuscript paper cedula label as S. Ferrreoli mar.  (Saint Ferreolus, Martyr). On the back, the monstrance has a hinged lid that opens to reveal a paper-wrapped container housing additional substantial relics of Saint Ferreolus identified on a manuscript paper label as  Reste des Reliques  / On meme St. Ferreolis / (mements pulverisis). (Remains of the Relics of same St. Ferreolus (bodily dust)).

  • ID# 51-RSCR-3
  • Size 9 inches (23 cm tall)
  • Age ca. 18th century
  • Origin France
  • Materials silvered brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary frame with large relics of 3 Martyrs - St Placidus, St Clarus, & St Cesarius

Large glass-fronted shadowbox reliquary frame housing very large and historically important ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of three Martyr saints: Saint Placidus of Messina, Saint Clarus the Hermit, and Saint Cesarius of Africa. The relics - substantial identifiable parts of the bones - are affixed vertically on a flowered silk background and surrounded by opulent golden paperole ornamentation. They are identified on hand written cedula labels affixed across of each relic. The front glass is secured on four courners with seals of red wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of a Catholic bishop. Suitable for veneration at a large public facility.

  • ID# 94-RSCR-12
  • Size 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 in (47 x 39 cm)
  • Age ca. 18th century, Italy
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Bust reliquary with large relic of St. Paulina (Paolina) of Rome, Virgin & Martyr

A life-size bust-form reliquary dating to the 18th century made of silvered painted wood housing very large historically important first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Paulina. The relic is affixed inside of an oval glass-fronted opening and identified on paper cedula label in as S. Paulinae, Virg. Mar. (Saint Paulina, Virgin & Martyr). On the back of the reliquary, the opening to access the relic cavity is protected by a red silk ribbon with three seals of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Marcantonio Colonna (†1793), Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and Vicar General of the Roman Curia.

  • ID# 48-RSMB-13
  • Age ca. second half of the 18th century
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials Silvered wood, glass
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Important reliquary with relic of Saint Benedicta (Benedetta) of Rome, Virgin Martyr

Large oval glass fronted parcel guilt wood reliquary housing historically important bone relic of Saint Benedicta, Virgin and Martyr. The relic, over 150 mm in length, is affixed to the background of red silk and titled on an intricately cut cedula as S. Benedictae Mar[tirus]. The protection seals on the back are missing and there is no indication that the reliquary was originally sealed. 

  • ID# 96-RSCR-55
  • Size 23 x 17.5 cm (9 x 7 in)
  • Age ca. 18th century
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary Cabinet with Relics of 4 Martyrs: St. Celestine, St. Amandus of Novidunum, St. Firmus of Verona, & St. Defendente the Thebian

Ca. 1800’s pentagon-shaped reliquary cabinet in Baroque style decorated with gilding and containing behind the front glass panel substantial first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of four Christian Martyrs: St. Celestine, St. Amandus of Novidunum, St. Firmus of Verona, & St. Defendente the Theban. The relics are affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt silver wire ornamentation and silk flowers. They are identified in fancy manuscript cedulae labels and, again, on smaller labels affixed directly to the relics. On the back, the reliquary is secured by a braided red silk ribbon secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of a religious order. 

  • ID# 52-RSMB-12
  • Size 10 3/4 in x 9 3/4 in (27 x 25 cm)
  • Age ca. 1800
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials Painted and gilt wood, glass, paper.
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Large Reliquary with Significant Skull Relic of Martyr Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona

Large horseshoe-shaped silvered brass crystal-fronted reliquary theca housing a precious ex cranio (of the skull) relic of Martyr Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona. A substantial (85 x 50 mm) relic is affixed to a dark red silk background decorated with imitation pearls and silver wire flowers. The precious relic is identified on a bi-color manuscript paper cedula label as St. Fructuosus M. (Saint Fructuosus, Martyr). On the back,  the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of an unknown Roman Catholic Bishop.

  • ID# 21-RSSR-135
  • Size 6 x 5 1/2 inches (16 x 14 cm)
  • Age ca. 19th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials silvered brass, crystal
  • Price Price upon request
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Large reliquary with important bone relic of Saint George, Martyr of Lydda

Large oval glass-fronted brass reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint George of Lydda. A significant (over 275 mm / 1 inch in length!) bone relic is affixed to the background of patterned silk ground and identified in Latin on a fancy manuscript cedula label as S. Georgii M.M. (St. George, Soldier & Martyr). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Cardinal Antonio Felice Zondadari (†1823), Archbishop of Siena (1795-1823). 

  • ID# 239-RSCR-8
  • Size 13.5 cm (5 1/2 inches) in length
  • Age ca. first quarter of the 19th century
  • Origin Siena, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Frame Reliquary with relics of 4 Female Martyr Saints: St. Justina, St. Pacifica, St. Simplicity & St. Victoria

18th-century glass-fronted gilt wood frame reliquary housing significant relics of four early female martyr saints: Saint Justina, Saint Pacifica, Saint Simplicity, and Saint Victoria. The relics are wrapped in gauze fabric and affixed to background covered with an opulent decoration in gilt and silver wire and centered around a relief image of the Virgin and Child. Each of the relics is identified in Latin on a separate paper cedula label. On the back, the reliquary is secured by a vertical silk cord held in place by two seals of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of an unidentified Roman Catholic Bishop. 

  • ID# 43-RSCRM-5
  • Size 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in (32 x 27 cm)
  • Age ca. late 18th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

17th century Greek triptych of Holy Greatmartyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki with Archangels Michael & Gabriel

The triptych is executed on gold ground depicting in the central panel Holy Greatmartyr Demetrius on horseback dressed as a Roman soldier striking Satan underneath with walls of Thessaloniki behind them. The image is flanked on side panels by the full-figured depictions of Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The side panels close to a carved depiction of a double-headed Byzantine eagle. 

  • ID# 07-RSMIS-1
  • Size 12 x 10 1/2 in (30.5 x 26.5 cm)
  • Age ca. 17th century
  • Origin Greece
  • Materials Egg tempera on gilded and gessoed wood
  • Price $5,500
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary Cabinet with Relics of Blessed Francesco Lippi & 3 Martyrs: St. Fausta of Cyzicus, St. Generosus of Tivoli & St. Deodatus of Sora

Ca. 1800’s small reliquary cabinet in Baroque style surmounted with gilded palm leaves and containing, behind the front glass panel, substantial first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of the Blessed Francesco Lippi, O.C.O. surrounded by three Christian Martyrs: St. Fausta of Cyzicus, St. Generosus of Tivoli, & St. Deodatus of Sora. The relics are affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt silver wire ornamentation and silk flowers. They are identified in fancy manuscript cedulae labels and, again, on smaller labels affixed directly to the relics. On the back, the reliquary is secured by a red silk ribbon secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Antonio Martini (†1809), Archbishop of Florence (1781-1809). 

  • ID# 50-RSMB-9
  • Size 8 in x 7 in (20 x 17 cm)
  • Age ca. 1800
  • Origin Florence, Italy
  • Materials Painted and gilt wood, glass, paper.
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary Cabinet with Relics of 4 Martyrs: St. Justa, St. Vincentia, St. Reparata, & Unnamed Martyr

Ca. 1800’s small reliquary cabinet in Baroque style surmounted with gilded palm leaves and housing, behind the front glass panel, substantial first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of four Christian Martyrs: St. Justin, St. Vincentia, St. Reparata, & an Unnamed Martyr. The relics are affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt silver wire ornamentation and silk flowers. They are identified in fancy manuscript cedulae labels and, again, on smaller labels affixed directly to the relics. On the back, the reliquary is secured by a red silk ribbon secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Antonio Martini (†1809), Archbishop of Florence (1781-1809). 

  • ID# 51-RSMB-9
  • Size 8 in x 7 in (20 x 17 cm)
  • Age ca. 1800
  • Origin Florence, Italy
  • Materials Painted and gilt wood, glass, paper.
  • Price Price upon request
  • Orthodox Cross

1868 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Paschal Baylon, St. Clement, the Bl. James of Bitecto, St. Benignus of Dijon, St. Valerius & St. Valentine

Large oval glass-fronted brass reliquary theca housing ex Velo (of the Veil) relic of the Blessed Virgin Mary and relics of 7 Saints and Martyrs: Saint Paschal Baylon, Saint Clement of Rome, Pope & Martyr, the Blessed James (Jacob) of Bitecto, Saint Benignus of Dijon, Martyr, Saint Constantius, Martyr, Saint Valerius, Martyr, and Saint Valentine of Rome, Martyr. The relics are affixed to a ground elaborately decorated with paper ornamentation, architectural details, and figures of angels kneeling to a crucifix, centered around a beautiful hand-painted on porcelain portrait of the Virgin Mary with Child, and identified in Latin on manuscript cedulae labels.  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured by a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Archbishop Fr. Tommaso Michele Salzano (†1890), Titular Bishop of Tanis & Auxiliary Bishop of Napoli (1854-1893). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Bishop Salzano in 1868.

  • ID# 269-RSCR-6
  • Size 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches (14.5 x 12.5 cm)
  • Age ca. 1868
  • Origin Naples, Italy
  • Materials Brass, glass, silk, porcelain, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price SOLD!

1842 Vatican documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Alexander, Bishop of Jerusalem & Martyr

Oval silvered brass glass-fronted reliquary housing first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of ​​Saint Alexander, Bishop of Jerusalem and Martyr. The relic is affixed to the background of red silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Alexan. M. (St. Alexander, Martyr ). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Monsignor Costantino Patrizi Naro (†1876), Dean of the College of Cardinals and the Vicar General of the Roman Curia. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Monsignor Patrizi in 1842.

  • ID# 63-RSMBR-4
  • Size 27 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1842
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silvered brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $3,500
  • Orthodox Cross

1793 Vatican documented reliquary with relics of 2 Saints: St. Protus (Pratt) & St. Hyacinth, brothers and hermits

Large oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Martyr Saints Protus and Hyacinth. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground surrounded by gilt paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedulae labels as S. Prothi M. //S. Hiacynt. M. ( Saint Protus, Martyr // Saint Hyacinth, Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Francesco Saverio Cristiani O.E.S.A. († 1800), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon in a capacity of the Sacristan of the Apostolic Palace during the pontificate of Pope Pius VI (p. 1775-1799). The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and signed by Bishop Cristiani in 1793. 

  • ID# 252-RSCR-75
  • Size 58 x 47 mm
  • Age ca. 1793
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, crystal, pearls, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $3,500
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1787 Vatican documented reliquary theca with relics of St. Sebastian, Martyr

Oval glass-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing precious first-class ex ossibus (from the bone) relic of St. Sebastian, Martyr. The relic is affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as S. Sebastiani // Martiris (Saint Sebastain, Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Francesco Saverio Cristiani O.E.S.A. († 1800), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon in a capacity of the Sacristan of the Apostolic Palace during the pontificate of Pope Pius VI (p. 1775-1799). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed by Fr.  Cristiani in 1787.

  • ID# 267-RSCR-65
  • Size 26 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1787
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $3,275
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1797 Documented reliquary theca with relics of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the Great Martyr

Oval silvered brass glass-fronted pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The relic is affixed to the background of red silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Cathar VM. (St. Catherine, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Archbishop Francesco Saverio Passari (†1808), Vicegerent of Rome and Titular Archbishop of Larissa in Thessalia. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Fr. Passari in 1797.

  • ID# 64-RSMBR-35
  • Size 27 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1797
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials silvered brass, silk
  • Price $2,975
  • Orthodox Cross

1795 Vatican documented reliquary theca with relics of St. Lucia (Lucy) of Syracuse, Martyr

Oval glass-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing precious first-class ex ossibus (from the bone) relic of St. Lucia. The relic is affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as Ex Oss. // S. Luciae V.M. (of the bone of Saint Lucia, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Francesco Saverio Cristiani O.E.S.A. († 1800), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon in a capacity of the Sacristan of the Apostolic Palace during the pontificate of Pope Pius VI (p. 1775-1799). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed by Fr.  Cristiani in 1795.

  • ID# 266-RSCR-6
  • Size 34 x 28 mm
  • Age ca. 1795
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,850
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1735 Vatican documented reliquary with relics of St. Susanna of Rome, Martyr

Large oval glass-fronted brass reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of a bone) relic of St. Susanna of Rome, Martyr. A substantial relic is affixed to the center of the theca surrounded by gilt paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on manuscript cedula label as S. Susannae Mart. (Saint Susanna, Martyr).  On the back, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Tommaso Cervioni O.E.S.A. (†1742), Titular Bishop of Phorphyrion and the Sacristan of the Apostolic Palaces. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Monsignor Cervioniin 1735.

  • ID# 256-RSCR-5
  • Size 57 x 48 mm
  • Age ca. 1735
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Brass, glass, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,850
  • Orthodox Cross
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1910 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Theodore of Amasea (Tyron), Martyr

1910 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Theodore of Amasea (Tyron), Martyr

Oval glass-fronted silvered brass pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Theodore of Amasea. The relic is affixed to the blue silk ground surrounded by gilt silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Theodori M. (Saint Theodore, Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Archbishop St. Guido Maria Conforti (†), Bishop of Parma, Italy (1907-1931), who himself was canonized as a Saint in 2011 by Pope John Paul II on account of his life of heroic virtue. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Monsignor Conforti in 1910.

  • ID# 301-RSCR-35
  • Size 27 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1910
  • Origin Parma, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silver, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,750
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary theca with relics of 4 Martyr Saints: St Justina, St Liberates, ​St Venerandus, and St Valentine of Rome

Oval glass-fronted brass theca housing very large first-class ex ossibus (from the bone) relics of four Martyr saints: Saint Justina, Martyr;  Saint Liberates, ​Martyr; Saint Venerandus, Martyr; and Saint Valentine of Rome, MartyrThe relics are housed in compartments made of golden paperole ornamentation and titled on cedulae labels.  On the back, the theca is secured with a red wax seal with a coat of arms of a Catholic bishop. 

  • ID# 70-RSABR-75
  • Size 60 x 45 mm
  • Age ca. 18th century, Italy
  • Price $2,750
  • Orthodox Cross

1744 Documented reliquary theca with relics of St. Lucia (Lucy) of Syracuse, Martyr

Oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing precious first-class ex ossibus (from the bone) relic of St. Lucia. The relic is affixed to a gold silk background decorated with silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as S. Luciae V.M. (Saint Lucia, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Salvatore Castellino, the Vicar General of Genoa. The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed by Fr. Castellino in 1744 under the orders of the Archbishop of Genoa Nicolò Maria de’ Franchi O.P. (†).

  • ID# 221-RSCR-85
  • Size 45 x 33 mm
  • Age ca. 1744
  • Origin Genoa, Italy
  • Materials silver, silk, glass
  • Price $2,750
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1835 Documented theca with relic of St. Philomena, Martyr & Holy Patron of Children

Oval brass glass-fronted reliquary housing relics of Saint Philomena. The relic is affixed to the background of red silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as Sancti Filomenae V. et M.. (St. Philomena, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Fr. Anselmo Basilici (†1840), Bishop of Nepi e Sutri (1818–1840). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Bishop Basilici in 1835.

  • ID# 232-RSCR-4
  • Size 25 x 23 mm
  • Age ca. 1835
  • Origin Central Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,750

1853 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Philomena, Martyr

Oval silvered brass glass-fronted reliquary housing first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of ​​Saint Philomena . The relic is affixed to the background of salmon colored silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Philum. VM. (Saint Philomena, Virgin & Martyr ). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Fr. Giuseppe Maria Pietro Raffaele Castellani O.E.S.A. (†1854), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon (1839-1854), Papal Sacristan and Assistant to the Pontifical Throne of Pope Gregory XVI. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Fr. Castellani in 1853.

  • ID# 71-RSMBR-35
  • Size 27 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1853
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silvered brass, silver, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,750
  • Orthodox Cross

1813 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Blaise (Blase), Bishop of Sebastea, Patron of Animals

Small oval glass-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint BlaiseThe relic is  affixed to a silk ground surrounded by silver wire and paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedula label as Ex Blasii Ep. M. (Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Giuseppe Maria Cardinal Spina (†1828), the Archbishop of Genova. The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics documents issued and signed by Monsignor Spina in 1813. 

  • ID# 246-RSCR-5
  • Size 33 x 23 mm
  • Age ca. 1813
  • Origin Genua, Italy
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,750
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1868 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Catherine, Martyr of Alexandria

Aureola-shaped glass-fronted white-metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedula label as S. Catherinae V. et M. (Saint Catherine, Virgin and Martyr). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Pietro Paolo Trucchi C.M. (†1887), Bishop of Forli, Italy (1857-1887). The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and signed by Fr. Trucchi in 1868. 

  • ID# 270-RSCR-6
  • Size 37 x 33 mm
  • Age ca. 1868
  • Origin Forli, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,750
  • Orthodox Cross

1736 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Agatha, Martyr of Sicily, Patron of Nurses

Oval glass-fronted silvered metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Agatha of SicilyThe relic is  affixed to a silk ground surrounded by paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedula label as Ex Ossib. // S. Agathae V.M. (Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Ignazio Stelluti (†1756), Bishop of Macerata e Tolentino (1735-1756). The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics documents issued and signed by Fr. Stelluti in 1736. 

  • ID# 248-RSGSR-75
  • Size 45 x 37 mm
  • Age ca. 1735
  • Origin Fermo, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,600
  • Orthodox Cross

2 thecae with relics of 4 early Martyr saints: St Benignus of Dijon, St Justine of Padua, St Crescentius & St Fructuosus of Tarragona

A matching pair of oval silver glass-fronted reliquary thecae, containing the first-class ex ossibus relics of relics of four martyr saints:Saint Benignus of DijonSaint Justine of PaduaSaint Crescentius of Rome, and Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona. The relics are affixed to a red silk background and is titled on a paper cedula as S.Benigni M / S. Iustina M. and S. Crescentii M. / S. Fructuosi M. Back of the thecae are secured by perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax with coat of arms of Luigi Fransoni († 1862) Archbishop of Turin (1832-1862). The thecae are housed in the original tooled leather-clad silk-lined case.

  • ID# 15/16-DDCR125-2 *
  • Size 38 x 32 mm
  • Age ca. 1850's, Italy
  • Origin Turin, Italy
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax in leather-clad silk-lined case
  • Price $2,500

1772 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Venantius of Camerino, Martyr

Large oval glass-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of a bone) relic of St. Venantius of Camerino, Martyr. A substantial relic is affixed to the center of the theca surrounded by gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Venantii Mart. (St. Venantius, Martyr).  On the back, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Giuseppe de Vignoli (†1742), Bishop of Carpentras, France (1757-1777). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Monsignor de Vignoli in 1772.

  • ID# 48-281-RSCR-225
  • Size 42 x 37 mm
  • Age ca. 1772
  • Origin Carpentras, France
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,375
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1807 Vatican documented reliquary with relics of St. Apollonia, Martyr of Alexandria, Patron of Dentists and tooth problems

Small oval crystal-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint ApolloniaThe relic is  affixed to a silk ground surrounded by silver wire and paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedula label as S. Apolloniae (Saint Apollonia). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Giulio Maria della Somaglia (†1830), Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina (mother church of the Dominican order), Papal Vicar General, and Prefect of the Congregation of Sacred Rites. The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics documents issued at the Vatican and signed by Monsignor Somaglia in 1807. 

  • ID# 254-RSCR-75
  • Size 32 x 26 mm
  • Age ca. 1807
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, crystal, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,350
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1831 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Francis of Paola, O.M. & St. Apollonia Martyr

Oval glass-fronted brass pendant reliquary theca housing the second-class ex habitu (of a habit) relic of Saint Francis of Paola and the first-class ex ossibus (of a bone) relic of Saint Apollonia. Relics are affixed to the center of the theca surrounded by gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedulae labels as S. Francisi de Paula // ex ossibus S. Apolloniae V.M. (Saint Francis of Paola // of the bone of Saint Apollonia, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a glass-fronted protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Father Vitale Loschi (†1842), Bishop of Parma (1831-1842). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Bishop Loschi in 1831.

  • ID# 35-281-RSCR-225
  • Size 34 x 27 mm
  • Age ca. 1831
  • Origin Parma, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, silver, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,275

1810 Documented reliquary theca with relics of St. Apollonia & St. Lucia of Syracuse

Oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of a bone) relics of two female martyr Saints: Saint Apolonia, and Saint Lucia of Syracuse. Precious relics are affixed to a silk ground and identified in Latin on manuscript cedulae labels as Ex Oss / S. Apolon. / S. Luciae (of the bone of Saint Apolonia, Saint Lucia).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of MonsignorCarlo Francesco Maria Caselli O.S.M. (†), Bishop of Parma (1804–1828). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Cardinal Caselli in 1810.

  • ID# 21-281-RSCR-225
  • Size 28 x 25 mm
  • Age ca. 1810
  • Origin Parma, Italy
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,275
  • Silver

2003 Documented reliquary theca with relics of a Polish WW2 Martyr Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek (of the Holy Spirit)

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relic of the Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as B. Alfonsi Mariae Mazurek Martyr (the Blessed Alfons Maria Mazurek, Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Discalced Carmelite Order. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 2003 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 208-RSGSR
  • Size 31 mm across
  • Age ca. 2003
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,250

1791 Vatican documented reliquary with relics of St. Benedict, Martyr of Sicily

Oval glass-fronted silvered metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Benedict, MartyrThe relic is affixed to a silk ground surrounded by paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a  manuscript cedula label as Ex Ossib. // S. Agathae V.M. (Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Francesco Saverio Cristiani O.E.S.A. († 1800), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon in a capacity of the Sacristan of the Apostolic Palace during the pontificate of Pope Pius VI (p. 1775-1799). The theca is accompanied by the original matching authentics documents issued and signed by Fr. Cristiani in 1791. 

  • ID# 255-RSCR-75
  • Size 37 x 28 mm
  • Age ca. 1791
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $2,200
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1730 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, OFMCap. Martyr

Oval glass-fronted brass pendant reliquary theca housing the first-class ex carne (of the flesh) pre-canonization relic of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen. A substantial relic is affixed to the center of the theca surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as B. Fidelis // M. Capucc: (the Blessed Fidelis, Martyr & Capuccin).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Father Antonino Serafino Camarda O.P. (†1754), Bishop of Rieti, Italy (1724-1754). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed by the order of Monsignor de Vignoli in 1730.

  • ID# 37-281-RSCR-225
  • Size 28 x 26 mm
  • Age ca. 1703
  • Origin Rieti, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, silver, Spanish wax
  • Price $1,775

1802 Vatican documented reliquary theca with relics of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Martyr & patron of dentistry

Oval brass glass-fronted reliquary housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Apollonia. The relic is affixed to the background of red silk ground surrounded by paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Apolloni / Virg. e Mart. (St. Apollonia, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Fr. Giuseppe Bartolomeo Menocchio, O.E.S.A. (1741- 1823), Titular Bishop of Porphyreon and Sacristan of His Holiness Pius VII. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Fr. Menocchio in 1802.

  • ID# 235-RSCR-4
  • Size 28 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. 1802
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silvered brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $1,750
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyrs: St. Thomas of Canterbury (Becket) & St. Celestine

Round glass-fronted gilt brass reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of two Martyr Saints: Saint Celestine, Martyr and Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Martyr. The relics are affixed to a red silk background and identified on manuscript cedulae labels as S. Celestini M /S. Thomae E. Cant. M. (Saint Celestine, Martyr / St. Thomas, Bishop of Canterbury, Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of an unidentified Italian Roman Catholic Bishop.

  • ID# 276-8-RSCR-12
  • Size 53 mm (2 inches) across
  • Age ca. 19th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $1,500

Large reliquary theca with relics of St. Barbara, the Great Martyr

Large ornate glass-fronted silver reliquary embellished on the outside by an intricate silver filigree decoration housing a substantial first-class relic of Saint Barbara, the Great Martyr. The relic is affixed to a red silk background decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as Ex Ossibus // S. Barbarae V. et M.  (from the bone of St. Barbara, Virgin & Martyr). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Bernardino Honorati (†1807), Titular Bishop of Santi Marcellino e Pietro al Laterano in Rome, Italy.

  • ID# 256-RSCR-35
  • Size 67 x 55 mm
  • Age ca. 1800
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials Silver, glass, paper, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $1,275
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

1994 Vatican Documented reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyrs: St. Josaphat Kuntsevych & St. Nicholas Pieck

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing the first-class relics of two Catholic Martyrs: ex ossibus  (of the bones) relic of St. Nicholas Pieck andex corpore (of the body)  relic of St. Josaphat KuntsevychThe relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Nicolai Piek M. / V. / S. Josaphat E.M. ( St. Nicholas Pieck, Martyr / St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991). The relic is accompanied by the original  authentics document issued in 1994 by Msgr. Camillo Ruini Vicar General of Rome (1991–2001). 

  • ID# 47-RSSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1994
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $1,250

Russian Icon - Miracle of St. George Slaying the Dragon (St. George the Victorybearer)

The oldest icons depicting Saint George as a horseman killing the dragon date to the 12th century. The motif became popular, especially in Georgian and Russian traditions, but it is also found in Greek icons. The saint is depicted in the style of a Roman cavalryman in the tradition of the "Thracian Heros." In Russian Orthodox tradition, the icon is known as "the Miracle of George and the Dragon" as well as "Saint George the Victorybearer."

  • ID# 478-019-236-SP2
  • Size 13 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (35 x 30 cm)
  • Age ca. 1880s
  • Origin Central Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera on silvered and gessoed wood
  • Price $1,250
  • Orthodox Cross

Russian Icon - Saint Martyr Christopher

Saint Christopher, his name meaning "Christ-bearer",  is venerated by several Christian denominations as a martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Decius According to the Christian tradition, he carried a child, who was unknown to him, across a river before the child revealed himself as Christ. Therefore, he is the patron saint of travelers, and small images of him are often worn around the neck, on a bracelet, carried in a pocket, or placed in vehicles by Christians. The Eastern Orthodox Church venerates Christopher of Lycea with a Feast Day on May 9. The liturgical reading and hymns refer to his imprisonment by Decius who tempts Christopher with harlots before ordering his beheading.

  • ID# 66-015-117-L60i4-150
  • Size 13 3/4 in x 11 in (35 cm x 28 cm)
  • Age ca. 1870, Provincial
  • Materials Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price $1,100
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1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Joseph Nien Vien, Melchor García Sanpedro & Peter Tuan

1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Joseph Nien Vien, Melchor García Sanpedro & Peter Tuan

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of three Vietnamese martyr-saints canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II as part of the group of 117 Vietnamese martyrs: Saint Saint Joseph Nien Vien P.M., Saint Melchor García Sanpedro O.P., and Saint Peter Tuan P.M. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground decorated by silver wire and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels.  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Dominican Order. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1991 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 252-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1991
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $975
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1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Joseph Kang, Stephen Vinh & Thomas De

1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Joseph Kang, Stephen Vinh & Thomas De

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of three Vietnamese martyr-saints canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II as part of the group of 117 Vietnamese martyrs: Saint Saint Joseph Kang M.T.O.P., Saint Stephen Nguyen Van Vinh M.T.O.P. , and Saint Thomas De M.T.O.P. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground decorated by silver wire and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels.  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Dominican Order. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1991 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 251-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1991
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $975
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1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Francis Gil de Federich de Sans, Jerome Hermosilla & Hyacinth Castañeda

1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Francis Gil de Federich de Sans, Jerome Hermosilla & Hyacinth Castañeda

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of three Vietnamese martyr-saints canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II as part of the group of 117 Vietnamese martyrs: Saint Francis Gil de Federich de Sans M.O.P.Saint Jerome Hermosilla M.O.P. , and Saint Hyacinth Castañeda M.O.P. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground decorated by silver wire and painted flowers and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedulae labels.  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Dominican Order. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1991 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 250-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1991
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $975

Russian Icon - St. Barbara the Great Martyress of Heliopolis

Saint Barbara, known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara, was an early Christian saint and martyr living in the Greek city Nicomedia, present-day Turkey, or in Heliopolis of Phoenicia, present-day Baalbek, Lebanon. Saint Barbara is often portrayed with miniature chains and a tower. As one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Barbara continues to be a popular saint in modern times, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armorers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners, and others who work with explosives because of her old legend's association with lightning, and also of mathematicians. Many of her the thirteen miracles turn on the security she offered that her devotees would not die without making confession and receiving extreme unction.

  • ID# 13-RSMIS
  • Size 11 3/4 in x 9 3/4 in (35 cm x 28 cm)
  • Age ca. 18th century
  • Origin Saint-Petersburg, Russia
  • Materials Oil on gessoed wood
  • Price $975
  • Orthodox Cross

Mount Athos Orthodox Icon - Greatmartyr Panteleimon (Pantaleon), the Unmercenary Healer

Greatmartyr Panteleimon (or Pantaleon) was the Unmercenary Healer martyred under the reign of Emperor Maximian (ca. 305 A.D.). He had been educated as a physician and dedicated his life to the suffering, the sick, the unfortunate, and the needy. He treated all those who turned to him without charge, healing them in the name of Jesus Christ. He visited those held captive in prison. These were usually Christians, and he healed them of their wounds. Saint Panteleimon is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a mighty saint and the protector of soldiers. This aspect of his veneration is derived from his first name Pantaleon, which means “a lion in everything”. His second name, Panteleimon, given him at Baptism, which means “all-merciful,” manifests in the veneration of the martyr as a healer. The connection between these two aspects of the saint is readily apparent in that soldiers, receiving wounds more frequently than others, are more in need of a physician-healer. Christians waging spiritual warfare also have recourse to this saint, asking him to heal their spiritual wounds.

The holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon is invoked in the Mystery of Anointing the Sick, at the Blessing of Water, and in the Prayers for the Sick.

The style of the icon is indicative of the workshop of the Russian Saint Panteleimon monastery on the Holy Mount Athos. 

  • ID# 1171-009-202-SP2
  • Size 10 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches (26 x 22 cm)
  • Age ca. 1900
  • Origin the Russian Saint Panteleimon monastery, the Holy Mount Athos
  • Materials Egg tempera and silvering on gessoed wood
  • Price $975
  • Orthodox Cross
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1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of Bl. Giovanni Liccio & 2 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Dominic Doan Xuyen, Francis Chieu Van Do

1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of Bl. Giovanni Liccio & 2 Martyrs of Vietnam: Sts. Dominic Doan Xuyen, Francis Chieu Van Do

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of two Vietnamese martyr-saints canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II as part of the group of 117 Vietnamese martyrs: Saint Dominic Doan Xuyen M.O.P.and Saint Francis Chieu Van Do, and a relic of the Blessed Giovanni Liccio O.P.  The relics are affixed to a blue silk ground decorated by silver wire and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels.  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Dominican Order. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1991 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 248-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1991
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $925

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyr Saints: Saint Irene of Rome & Saint Valeria of Milan

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of Saint Irene of Rome and Saint Valeria of Milan. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Irenis V. Mart / S. Valeriae V. M. (Saint Irene, Virgin & Martyr / Saint Valeria, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991) and a 1990 date of issue. 

  • ID# 539-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $875
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of Martyr Saint Ursula, Patron of Students

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of Saint Ursula. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Ursulae, V.M. (Saint Ursula, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991) and dated 1990. 

  • ID# 637-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $825
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyr Saints: St. Vitus & St. Modestus

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of two Martyrs: Saints Vitus and Modestus. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Viti Martyris. / S. Modesti M. ( Saint Vitus, Martyr / Saint ModestusMartyr ).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Cardinal Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991) and dated 1990. 

  • ID# 551-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $825
  • Orthodox Cross

1991 Documented reliquary theca with relics of Saint Giovanni (John) of Triora, Martyr of China

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of a bone) pre-canonization relic of Saint Giovanni of TrioraThe relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Joannis a Triora M.  (Giovanni of Triora, Martyr) On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Order of Friars Minor. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued in 1991 by the Postulator General of the Order.

  • ID# 552-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1991
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $825

Russian Icon - Two Saints: St. Peter the Athonite and St. Stephanida of Damascus

Saint Stephanida witnessed the martyrdom at Damascus of the Holy Martyr Victor, a soldier, during the reign of the emperor Marcus Aurelius the Philosopher (161-180). He was tortured, but he came through all the torments unharmed. By the power of prayer, he was victorious over a sorcerer, who from that point gave up give sorcery and became a Christian. Witnessing the miracle worked by the Lord through Saint Victor, Stephanida, the young Christian wife of one of the torturers, openly glorified Christ, for which she was condemned to a cruel death. She was tied to two palm trees bent to the ground, which when released, sprung back and tore her apart.

Peter the Athonite († before 883) is reputed to have been the first hermit to settle upon the Mount Athos. Peter is known to history primarily through unattributable legend. It is recorded that Peter was once a soldier who, through the miraculous aid of St. Nicholas and St. Simeon the Righteous, was freed from a Muslim military prison. From prison, St. Peter traveled to New Rome to fulfill a promise to God that he would take the monastic habit. It is held that Peter received his habit from the Pope himself who also formed the saint in monastic discipline. Receiving a vision of the Blessed Virgin and Theotokos Mary, Peter traveled to Mt. Athos and there lived for some fifty years.

  • ID# 51-1009-008-127-SP1
  • Size 11 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches (29 x 25 cm)
  • Age ca. 1890
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price $800
  • Orthodox Cross

Russian Icon - Three Saints: St. Eudokia, St. Stephen the Protomartyr & St. Martyress Mary

Saint Eudokia was a Samarian woman who lived in Heliopolis of Phoenicia (present-day Baalbek, Lebanon). She was a very beautiful pagan and garnered her wealth by attracting wealthy lovers. Eudokia learned about Christianity from a monk by the name of Germanos and asked him if she, too, could be saved from Judgment. Germanos instructed her to remain alone in her chamber for one week, fasting and praying. Eudokia followed his instructions, and at the end of the week, she had a vision about the Archangel Michael that assured her of Christ's love for all people. At age 30, Eudokia commissioned the building of a monastery near Heliopolis and dispensed much of her wealth in various charitable projects. She rejected all of her suitors, and when one persistent suitor named Philostratus was struck down because of his persistence, Eudokia prayed for him until he recovered and then converted to Christianity. Eudokia persuaded many pagans to convert to Christianity and, by her actions, angered Roman officials who had her beheaded in 107 AD.

Saint Stephen (†c.34), venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem who aroused the enmity of members of various synagogues by his teachings. Accused of blasphemy at his trial, he made a speech denouncing the Jewish authorities who were sitting in judgment on him and was then stoned to death.

Saint Martyress Mary was a slave of Tertullus, a Roman official. She was brought up as a Christian. When the persecution against the Christians broke out, Tertullus tried to cause Mary to give up her Christian Faith, but Mary remained firm and constant in the Faith. Tertullus feared that he would lose Mary, if she fell into the hands of the Prefect, so he had her whipped. While the poor girl was being whipped, no kindness was shown to her, and after she was hidden in a dark room. The Prefect found out what had been done to Mary, and Tertullus was charged with hiding a Christian in his house. The young girl was then handed over to the Prefect who commanded her to be tortured with great cruelty. The Judge then handed Mary over to a soldier who allowed her to escape. St. Mary lived the rest of her life doing everything for God, and she died a natural death, possibly in the 4th Century. She is called a Martyr, in the Roman Martyrology, because of the sufferings she bore for the sake of Christ.

  • ID# 39-1009-004-127-SP1
  • Size 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (26 x 21 cm)
  • Age ca. second half of the 19th century
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera and gilding on gessoed wood
  • Price $775
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of Martyr Saint Constantia (Constanza), the Protectress of Paphos (Cyprus)

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of Saint Constantia. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Constantiae, V.M. (Saint Constantia, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Cardinal Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991). 

  • ID# 541-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990s
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $775
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of Martyr Saint Lucia of Syracuse, Protectress in Epidemics

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of Saint Lucia of Syracuse. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Luciae, V. Mart. (Saint Lucia, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Cardinal Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991). 

  • ID# 639-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990s
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $775
  • Orthodox Cross

1993 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Blessed Aurelio Maria, Spanish Civil War Martyr of Almeria

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of a bone) relics of the Blessed Aurelio Maria. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Ex Ossibus B. Aurelii Mariae (from the bone of the Blessed Aurelio Maria.).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (The De La Salle Brothers). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued in 1993 (the year of his beatification) by the Postulator General of the Order.

  • ID# 336-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1993
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, wax, silk
  • Price $775

1998 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Blessed Maria Sagrario of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Spanish Civil War Martyr

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of the Blessed Maria Sagrario of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as B.M. Sagrario a S. Al. Gonzago (the Blessed Maria Sagrario of St. Aloysius Gonzaga). On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Order of the Discalced Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (commonly known as the Discalced Carmelites). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued on 10 May 1998 (the very day of her beatification) by the Postulator General of the Order.

  • ID# 206-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1998
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $775

1993 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Blessed José Cecilio, Martyr of Almeria

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relic of the Blessed José Cecilio. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Ex Ossibus B. Josephi Caecilii (of a bone of the Blessed José Cecilio).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (the La Salle Brothers). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1993 (the year of his beatification) by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 332-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1993
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $775

1951 Documented reliquary theca with relic of St. Alberico Crescitelli (Guo Xide), the Martyr of China

Round glass-fronted white-metal reliquary theca housing the second-class ex indumentis  (of the clothes) pre-canonization relic of Saint Alberico CrescitelliA relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as B. Alberici / Crescitelli, M. ( the Blessed Alberico Crescitelli).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured by a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Apostolic Missionary of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by the Institute on 18 February 1951. 

  • ID# 422-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1951
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $750

Russian Icon - St. Greatmartyr & Unmercenary Healer Pantaleon (Panteleimon)

Greatmartyr Panteleimon (or Pantaleon) was the Unmercenary Healer martyred under the reign of Emperor Maximian (ca. 305 A.D.). Saint Panteleimon had been educated as a physician, and he dedicated his life to the suffering, the sick, the unfortunate, and the needy. He treated all those who turned to him without charge, healing them in the name of Jesus Christ. He visited those held captive in prison. These were usually Christians, and he healed them of their wounds. Saint Panteleimon is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a mighty saint and the protector of soldiers. This aspect of his veneration is derived from his first name Pantaleon, which means “a lion in everything”. His second name, Panteleimon, given him at Baptism, which means “all-merciful”, is manifest in the veneration of the martyr as a healer. The connection between these two aspects of the saint is readily apparent in that soldiers, receiving wounds more frequently than others, are more in need of a physician-healer. Christians waging spiritual warfare also have recourse to this saint, asking him to heal their spiritual wounds.

  • ID# 65-1009-011-246-SP1
  • Size 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in (31 x 26 cm)
  • Age ca. 1910s
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price $725
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of Martyr St. Januarius I of Benevento & St. Cecilia of Rome

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of two Martyrs: Saint Januarius of Benevento and Saint Cecilia. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Januarii, E. M.  / S. Caecillae V.M. (Saint Januarius, Bishop & Martyr / Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing a faint imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Cardinal Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991) and dated 1990. 

  • ID# 542-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price SOLD!
  • Orthodox Cross

2005 Documented reliquary with relics of St. Placidus (Placitus), Monk & Martyr

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relic of Saint Placidus, Martyr. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Ex Ossibvs S. Placidi Mon. M. (Saint Placidus, Monk & Martyr) On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Giuseppe Mani, Archbishop of Cagliari (2003–2012). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and signed in 2005 by Monsignor Mani. 

  • ID# 432-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 2005
  • Origin Sardinia, Italy
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, wax
  • Price $725
  • Orthodox Cross

1990 Documented reliquary theca with relics of 3 Martyrs: St. Dominic Henares, Sts. Martyrs John & Paul, St. Roderick

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing three first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of Christian Martyrs: Saint Dominic Henares, Saint Martyrs John and Paul, and Saint Roderick. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on typeset cedula labels.  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1990 by the Postulator General of the Order responsible for the Causes of Canonization. 

  • ID# 283-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, paper, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price SOLD!

1990 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Passionist Blessed Nicephorus & 25 Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of the Blessed Nicephorus of Jesus and Mary & 25 Martyrs of Spain. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on typeset cedula label as BB. Mártires OH en España (the Blessed Martyrs of Spain).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, (better known as the Passionists). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and sealed in 1990 by the Postulator General of the Order. 

  • ID# 171-RSGS
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $700

1998 Documented reliquary theca with relics of the Blesseds Rita Dolores Pujalte & Francisca Aldea, Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of a bone) relics of the Blesseds Rita Dolores Pujalte and Francisca Aldea. The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Btas. Rita Dolores y Francisca (Blesseds Rita Dolores and Francisca [Aldea]).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued on May 10, 1998 (the very day of their beatification) by the Postulator General of the Order.

  • ID# 517-RSGSR
  • Size 33 mm across
  • Age ca. 1998
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $700

Russian icon - 2 Martyrs: St. Juliana & St. Stephen the Protomartyr

Saint Juliana of Nicomedia suffered Christian martyrdom during the Diocletian persecution in 304. She was popular in the Middle Ages as the patron saint of sickness.

Saint Stephen (†c.34), venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity, was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, a deacon in the early church at Jerusalem who aroused the enmity of members of various synagogues by his teachings. Accused of blasphemy at his trial, he made a speech denouncing the Jewish authorities who were sitting in judgment on him and was then stoned to death.

  • ID# 924-071-073-SP2
  • Size 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (30 x 24 cm)
  • Age ca. 1880s
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials Egg tempera on gessoed wood
  • Price $700
  • Orthodox Cross

1957 documented reliquary theca with first-class relic of Saint Martyr Euphrasia of Nicomedia

Round silvered brass reliquary theca housing the first-class-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Euphrasia of Constantinople, Martyr. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Euphr. V. M.  (Saint Euphrasia, Virgin & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Discalced Carmelite order. The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued in 1957 by Fr. Bernardine of Siena, the Postulator General of the Carmelite Order responsible for the cause of canonization of saints. The document is laminated in clear plastic for safekeeping. 

  • ID# 09-RSMIS10-6
  • Size 31 mm (1 1/4 inches) across
  • Age ca. 1957
  • Origin Rome, Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $675
  • Orthodox Cross

1994 Vatican documented reliquary with relics of St. Andrea Corsini & St. Angelus of Jerusalem, Martyr

Round yellow-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relic of St. Andrea Corsini and St. Angelus of Jerusalem, MartyrThe relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Andreae Cor. EC / S. Angeli Carm. M. (St. Andrea Corsini, Bishop & Confessor and St. Angelus Carmelite, Martyr) On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar General of Rome (1991- 2008). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued in 1994 by Monsignor Ruini. 

  • ID# 80-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1994
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, wax
  • Price $675
  • Orthodox Cross

2004 Documented reliquary theca with a relic of St. Saturninus, Martyr, patron of Cagliari

Square glass-fronted metal reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of St. Saturninus, MartyrThe relic is affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as Ex Ossibvs / S. Satvrnini Cal (of the bone of St. Saturninus of Cagliari, Martyr ).  On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Archbishop Giuseppe Mani, Archbishop of Cagliari (2003-2012). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued and signed by Msgr. Mani in 2004. 

  • ID# 430-RSGSR
  • Size 27 mm across
  • Age ca. 2004
  • Origin Cagliari, Italy
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, wax
  • Price $675

2003 Documented reliquary theca with relics of Saints Justa, Justina, & Henedina, Martyrs of Cagliari

Round glass-fronted yellow-metal reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saints Justa, Justina, and Henedina, Martyrs of CagliariThe relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as Ex Os. SS. VV. MM. Justae, Justinae, Hened. (from the bones of Sts. Justa, Justina, and Henedina, Virgin & Martyrs). On the back, under the protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Cardinal Ottorino Pietro Alberti (†2012), the Archbishop of Cagliari (1987-2003). The relic is accompanied by the original matching authentics document issued by Monsignor Alberti on 3 February 2003.

  • ID# 407-RSGSR
  • Size 29 mm across
  • Age ca. 2003
  • Origin Sardinia, Italy
  • Materials metal, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $675

Reliquary theca with relics of 2 early Martyrs: St. Donatus Bishop of Arezzo & St. Vitalis

Round glass-fronted gilt brass reliquary theca housing the first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of two early Martyrs: Saint Donatus of Arezzo, Bishop & Martyr and Saint Vitalis, Martyr. The relics are affixed to a red silk background and identified on manuscript cedulae labels. On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of an unidentified Italian Roman Catholic Bishop.

  • ID# 276-14-RSCR-12
  • Size 53 mm (2 inches) across
  • Age ca. 19th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $675
  • Orthodox Cross

Vatican Reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyrs: St. Marcian of Tortona & St. Marcellinus

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of St. Marcian of Tortona & St. Marcellinus.  The relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on a typeset cedulae labels as S. Marci M. / S. Marcellini MM. ( Saint MarcianMartyr / Saint Marcellinus, Military Martyr ).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Ugo Poletti (†1997), Cardinal Vicar General of Rome (1973–1991) and dated 1990. 

  • ID# 548-RSGSR
  • Size 32 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $625
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary theca with relics of 2 Martyr Saints Gervasius and Protasius, Patron Saints of Milan

Round white-metal glass-fronted reliquary theca housing first-class ex ossibus  (of the bone) relics of the Saints Gervasius and ProtasiusThe relics are affixed to a red silk ground and identified in Latin on typeset cedula label as Ss. Gervasii et Protasii, Mart. (Saints Gervasius and Protasius, Martyrs).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan. 

  • ID# 543-RSGSR
  • Size 37 mm across
  • Age ca. 1990s
  • Origin Milan, Italy
  • Materials Metal, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price $600
  • Orthodox Cross

Small reliquary theca with relic of St. Emygdius, Bishop & Martyr

Small oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing a relic of Saint Emygdius (Emidius), Bishop & Martyr. The relic is affixed to a gold silk ground and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Emidii  (Saint Emygdius). On the back, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Giovanni Lotrecchi (†1800), Bishop of Todi (1780-1800). 

  • ID# 4-RSMBR90-6
  • Size 22 x 20 mm
  • Age ca. last quarter of the 18th century
  • Origin Umbria, Italy
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $600
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Theca with relics of 2 Martyr Priests - St Concordius of Spoleto & St Natalius of Milan

Oval glass-fronted reliquary theca housing relics of 2 Martyr Priests: Saint Concordius of Spoleto and Saint Natalis of Milan. The relics are affixed to a fancy paper background and identified on a paper cedula label in as S. Concordii Presb. / S Natalis M. (Saint Concordius, Priest, Saint Natalis, Martyr). On the back, the theca is protected by a seal of red wax with a faint imprint of an unidentified Roman Catholic Bishop.

  • ID# 105-RSABR-25
  • Size 28 x 25 mm
  • Age ca. 19th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Price $575

Russian Icon - The Holy Martyress Vera (Faith), daughter of St. Sophia

The icon is depicting St. Martyress Vera, daughter of St. Sophia. Saint Sophia the Martyresses had her daughters: Faith (Vera), Hope (Nadezhda), and Love (Lyubov) killed during the reign of Hadrian (117–138). The imperial guards took Sophia's daughters one by one, from the oldest to the youngest and beat and tortured them to death in an attempt to force their mother to renounce her faith in Christ. Afterward, Sophia buried her daughters' bodies and remained by their graves for three days until she died herself. 

  • ID# 165-027-017-RSSP7-25
  • Size 9 x 6 1/3 in (23 x 16 cm)
  • Age ca. 1900
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials Oil on gessoed wood
  • Price $575
  • Orthodox Cross

Reliquary theca with relics of Saint Venantius of Camerino, Martyr

Oval glass-fronted brass theca housing ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Venantius of Camerino. The relic is affixed to a gold silk background surrounded by gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified on a manuscript cedula label as S. Venantii M. (St. Venantuus, Martyr). On the back,  the theca is secured by a seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Silvestro Merani († 1764), Titular Archbishop of Porphyrion (1742 -1764) and Sacristan of the Roman Curia.

  • ID# 25-RSCR40-11
  • Size 29 x 24 mm
  • Age ca. Mid-18th century
  • Origin Italy
  • Materials brass, glass
  • Price $575

1961 Documented theca with first-class relic of Martyr Pope Anicetus

Round silvered brass reliquary theca housing the first-class-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Martyr Pope Anicetus. The relic is affixed to a red silk ground decorated with hand-painted floral ornamentation and identified in Latin on a typeset cedula label as S. Aniceti, P. M.  (Saint Anicetus, Pope & Martyr).  On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Fr. Enrico Romolo Compagnone O.C.D. (†1989), Bishop Anagni, Italy (1953 - 1972). The relic is accompanied by an original matching authentics document issued and signed in 1961 by Fr. Compagnone. The document is laminated in clear plastic for safekeeping. 

  • ID# 10-RSMIS10-6
  • Size 31 mm (1 1/4 inches) across
  • Age ca. 1961
  • Origin Central Italy
  • Materials brass, glass, silk, Spanish wax
  • Price SOLD!
  • Orthodox Cross

Russian Icon - St. Martyr Paraskevi of Iconium in brass revetment cover

Saint Paraskevi of Iconium (also known as Paraskeva Pyatnitsa) is venerated as a Christian virgin martyr. Her parents were Christian, and Paraskevi was named as such (the name means “Friday” in Greek) because she was baptized on a Friday and because Friday was the day of Christ's Passion. She became a preacher, and according to tradition, converted Emperor Antoninus Pius to Christianity, but, subsequently martyred at Iconium during the persecutions of Diocletian. Saint Paraskevi-Pyatnitsa developed a personality and functions of her own on Russian soil. She is traditionally depicted as an ascetic figure wearing the red of martyrdom. She holds an Eastern cross in one hand and a scroll professing her faith in another. In Russia, Paraskeva-Pyatnitsa is the patroness of traders and fairs, and of the Holy Matrimony.

  • ID# 61-1009-011-095-SP1
  • Size 11 3/4 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm)
  • Age ca. 1890
  • Origin Provincial Russia
  • Materials egg tempera on gessoed wood under a brass revetment cover
  • Price $575
  • Orthodox Cross

Small reliquary theca with relic of a Spanish Martyr St. Eurosia (Orosia)

Small oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing a relic of Saint Eurosia (or Orosia). The relic is affixed to a silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Eur. V M. (Saint Eurosia, Virgin and Martyr). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Costantino Patrizi Naro (†1876), Dean of the College of Cardinals and the Vicar General of the Roman Curia (1841-1876). 

  • ID# 11-RSMBR90-6
  • Size 20 x 19 mm
  • Age ca. third quarter of the 19th century
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $575
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

Small reliquary theca with relic of St. Quirinus of Neuss, Martyr of Rome

Small oval glass-fronted silver reliquary theca housing a relic of Saint Quirinus of Rome, Martyr. The relic is affixed to a silk ground surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Quirin. (Saint Quirinus). On the back, under a protective cap, the theca is secured with a perfectly-preserved seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Costantino Patrizi Naro (†1876), Dean of the College of Cardinals and the Vicar General of the Roman Curia (1841-1876). 

  • ID# 13-RSMBR90-6
  • Size 20 x 19 mm
  • Age ca. third quarter of the 19th century
  • Origin Vatican
  • Materials silver, glass, silk, paper, Spanish wax
  • Price $575
  • Silver
  • Orthodox Cross

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