A richly decorated silver reliquary monstrance surmounted by a cross and housing in the central glass-fronted cavity a precious relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ (SS. Crucis D.N. = the Most Holy Cross of Our Lord) surrounded by five relics of the Christ's Life and Passion: of the Column of Flagellation (Ex Colum. Flag.), of the Thorn from the Crown of Thorns (SS. Coron. Spinae D.N.), of the Empty Tomb of Christ (Ex. Sepul. D.N.), of the Christ's Bandages (ex Fascia D.N.J.C.), and of the Nativity Grotto (Ex Praecepio D.N.). On the back, under a removable cap, the relics are secured by an … Подробнее

Profusely decorated 19th-century Neapolitan glass-fronted gilt wood shadow-frame reliquary housing an older 18th century silver theca containing an extremely rare Hair relic of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The precious relic is affixed to a ground of red silk decorated with gilt paperolle and silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as Ex Capillis B.V.M. (Of the Hair of the Blessed Virgin Mary). On the back, the reliquary is secured by a wide horizontal silk cord held in place by two seals of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms of Monsignor Giovanni Lercari (†1802), … Подробнее

A large richly decorated brass reliquary monstrance surmounted by a cross and housing in the central glass-fronted cavity a theca with precious relic from the Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The substantial relic is displayed on a ground of gold silk surrounded by silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as Ex Velo B.M.V. (of the Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary). On the back, the theca is secured by an undisturbed seal of red Spanish wax with 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 … Подробнее

An unusual large open-front French Jesuit cruciform box reliquary housing sizable particle relics of the Precious Wood from the True Cross of Jesus Christ. The precious relics are displayed in a cruciform shape in the center of the cross surrounded by an intricate pattern of gilt paperolle ornamentation with a christogram IHS made out of rolled paper directly under the relic forming a symbol of the Society of Jesus (commonly known as the Jesuit Order). Under a christogram is affixed a single pearl signifying the Bleeding Heart of Christ.  In the lower part of the reliquary is a seal of red Spanish wax with … Подробнее

A richly decorated gilt brass reliquary monstrance decorated by multicolored crystals and housing in the central glass-fronted cavity a first-class ex ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Stephen, the Protomartyr. A substantial relic comprised of multiple bone fragments is arranged in an X shape on the ground of red velvet surrounded by gilt paperolle with small pearls and identified in French on typeset cedula label as S. Etienne, 1-er M. (Saint Stephen, the First Martyr). On the back, under a removable cap, the relics are secured by an undisturbed seal of red Spanish wax with an imprint of a coat of arms … Подробнее

Oval crystal-fronted silver reliquary theca housing the first-class Ex Ossibus (of the bone) relic of Saint Nicholas of Bari, Bishop of Myra. The relic is affixed to a silk ground surrounded by silver wire and gilt paperolle ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Nicholai Ep. My. / de Bario (Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Bari).  On the back, the theca is secured with a 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 … Подробнее

An oval glass-fronted silver pendant reliquary theca housing precious relics of the Wood from the True Cross of Jesus Christ. The sizable relics are displayed in a cruciform shape on the ground of gold silk surrounded by gilt silver wire ornamentation and identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as Vraie croix(True Cross [of Our Lord Jesus Christ]).  On the back, under a protective cap with an image of the True Cross in front of cityscape of Jerusalem, the reliquary is secured with a seal of red Spanish wax bearing an imprint with a coat of arms of Monsignor Jacques-Marie-Adrien-Césaire Mathieu (†1875) Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in … Подробнее

Святой Прокопий Кесарийский ( †8 июля 303) — христианский святой, почитаемый в лике великомучеников. Память в Православной церкви совершается 8 (21) июля шестеричным богослужением. Согласно житию, Прокопий происходил из знатной римской семьи, проживавшей в Иерусалиме. Его отцом был христианин Христофор, а матерью язычница Феодосия. Рано лишившись отца он был воспитан матерью и, поступив на военную службу, быстро сделал карьеру. В 303 году был назначен императором Диоклетианом проконсулом в Александрию, получив поручение преследовать местных христиан. По дороге около сирийского города Апамея Неанию явился Иисус Христос (аналогично видению апостола Павла) и этим обратил его в христианство. Неаний проявил себя в борьбе с язычниками, о чём стало известно его матери, которая подала на имя императора жалобу, что сын не почитает языческих богов. Неаний был вызван к прокуратору Иудеи Иусту, где ему вручили послание императора с требованием поклониться римским богам. Неаний разорвал послание, что было расценено как оскорбление императора. Святого арестовали и направили в Кесарию Палестинскую, где подвергли пыткам. После истязаний, как повествует житие, Неанию в темнице вновь явился Христос и сам крестил его под именем Прокопий. Прокопий был подвергнут многочисленным пыткам и его стойкость во время них обратили в христианство множество горожан, в том числе и его мать. По распоряжению прокуратора Флавиана Прокопий был усечён мечом в 303 году, тело его было тайно погребено местными христианами.

Spectacular large cruciform reliquary monstrance made of lacquered wood decorated with a silver figure of crucified Christ, silver finials, and plaques depicting Skull over Crossed Bones and the Lamb of God. A removable ornate theca housing particles from the wood from the True Cross of Jesus Christ is placed in the oval cavity at the base of the monstrance. The relics are displayed in a cruciform shape surrounded by paperolle ornamentation and are identified in Latin on a manuscript cedula label as S. Crusis D.N.J.C. (Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ). On its back, the theca is secured by an undisturbed seal of … Подробнее

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 … Подробнее