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

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Stephen, FL

I received my shipment of relics today, and wanted to thank you. They are BEAUTIFUL. And the certificates are beautiful too. Thank you for carefully packaging everything with such care (relics in a wooden treasure box and certificates in clear plastic). These relics are indeed a treasure and will be honored tonight when I pray vespers. I will be definitely be looking to buy more relics from the Russian Store in the future.

Bruce, Australia

I wish to advise the recent purchase of feasts has arrived with certificates. Fits perfectly with my icons purchased from Russian Store. Beautiful, prompt and secure. I will purchase again. You are outstanding people.

Fr James, England

Thank you so much for the relic of St Pancras and the beautiful reliquary, everything arrived safely and well packaged. Every blessing to you.

Ellen, Washington PA

The icons we have been able to purchase through your store are extremely beautiful and enjoyed and venerated by many in our parish We are so grateful to you for making them available and ask GOD to bless you for making our spiritual lives richer because of them.

Victoria, UK

The Icon has arrived. I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! My brother will cherish this for a lifetime. Thank you for all your help.

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).

Saint Constantia of Paphos was a noble lady on the island of Cyprus who was the disciple of an ascetic Saint Hilarion the Great. After Saint Hilarion’s death, Constantia remained near his grave and struggled in asceticism, in imitation of the Saint, praying ceaselessly and striving for her spiritual fulfillment. Through her faith and her prayers to Saint Hilarion, she was also found worthy of performing miracles. When Saint Constantia received a message saying that Saint Hilarion’s body was stolen and brought to Palestine, She immediately fell dead, thus attesting to her deep love for the servant of God. The Cypriot Menaion contains a complete Service in honor of Saint Constantia, and in her Troparion, she is called “the Protectress of Paphos.” Her Feast day is celebrated on August 25.