Exquisite 19th Century Reliquary with the Sacred Relics of Saint Cornelius the Centurion, Martyr

Exquisite 19th Century Reliquary with the Sacred Relics of Saint Cornelius the Centurion, Martyr
with original episcopal authentication document, 1866

A magnificent devotional artifact, this antique reliquary enshrines a significant fragment of the holy relics of Saint Cornelius the Centurion, one of the earliest Roman converts and martyrs of the Christian faith. The relic is preserved within a beautifully ornamented, gilded Baroque-style reliquary (dimensions: 12 x 9 cm, thickness 2 cm), resting on rich red silk and labeled "S. Cornelii Centur."

The back is secured with original 19th-century episcopal wax seals, fully intact, attesting to the authenticity and sacred origin of the relic. Accompanied by a rare episcopal certificate (authentica) dated 1866, issued by Archbishop Aloysius M. Cardelli, this precious item stands as a tangible connection to the early Church and the heroic witness of its martyrs.

A remarkable piece for any serious collector of sacred relics, ecclesiastical history, or devotional art.

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