Exquisite 19th Century Golden Bronze Reliquary with Relic of Saint Dorothea of Caesarea (Virgin & Martyr)

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Exquisite 19th Century Golden Bronze Reliquary with Relic of Saint Dorothea of Caesarea (Virgin & Martyr) – with Original Episcopal Authenticated Document (1896)

A stunning Gothic-style gilded bronze reliquary, crafted in the form of a chapel, dating to the 19th century. The reliquary contains a sacred bone relic (ex ossibus) of Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, early Christian virgin and martyr, venerated especially in the East and in the Latin Church.

Inside the reliquary, the relic is carefully secured with silk threads and sealed under original episcopal red Spanish wax seals, all intact and untouched. The relic rests on crimson velvet, surrounded by fine decorative metalwork and enclosed in faceted crystal glass windows. A clearly legible authentic Latin label reads:

S. Dorotheae Caesariensis Virginis et Martyris (From the bones of Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, Virgin and Martyr)

This sacred reliquary is accompanied by its original episcopal authentica, signed and sealed by Bishop Petrus Monti, Titular Bishop of Tibur (Tivoli), dated 2 December 1896, certifying the authenticity of the relic and the intact seals.

Details:

Saint: Saint Dorothea of Caesarea (3rd–4th c.), virgin and martyr

Relic type: Ex ossibus (from the bones)

Reliquary material: Gilded bronze, glass, velvet, and silk

Seals: Original bishop’s red wax seals fully intact

Label: Handwritten Latin label inside

Certificate: Original episcopal authentica included (dated 1896, Tivoli, Italy)

Dimensions: Height: 23 cm — Length: 17 cm — Width: 10 cm

Provenance: Italy, 19th century

This is a rare and precious devotional object, ideal for serious collectors of sacred relics, churches, chapels, or private devotional use. Fully authentic, museum-worthy, and ready for display or veneration.

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