{"title":"Thecas","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique thecas are small sealed reliquaries, usually of silver or brass, holding first-class relics of the saints behind glass under the original wax seal of a bishop or cardinal. Most of our thecas come with their original documents of authenticity. Every theca is checked before sale and shipped free worldwide with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-theca-with-relic-of-saint-aloysius-de-gonza","title":"RESERVED - Silver theca with relic of Saint Aloysius de Gonzaga, with vestment imbued with the flesh + document of the Primate of Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver theca with relic of Saint Aloysius de Gonzaga, with vestment imbued with the flesh + document of the Primate of Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: diameter - 3,5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic relic. All seals intact. 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Chanta[l]”. The reverse side features the original red wax seal of the Church authority and a small suspension loop for devotional or liturgical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis sacred relic is accompanied by its authenticity certificate, issued in 1891 by Cardinal Lucidus Maria Parocchi, Vicar General of His Holiness and distinguished member of the Roman Curia. The document, bearing the Cardinal’s embossed episcopal seal and signature, officially confirms the authenticity of the relic according to the canonical norms of the Holy See.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\nDetails:\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Jane Frances de Chantal (1572–1641)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelic type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant bone relic (ex ossibus)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliquary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt metal theca with glass front, sealed on reverse with red wax\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardinal Lucidus Maria Parocchi, Rome, 1891\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent; original seals and document of authenticity preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Jane Frances de Chantal was a noblewoman of Burgundy and the spiritual collaborator of St. Francis de Sales, with whom she founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in 1610. 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Enshrined within a beautifully crafted sterling silver theca, sealed with its original episcopal wax and threads, rests a substantial and visually striking ex ossibus relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reliquary is accompanied by its original episcopal authentication document, issued in 1862 by the Bishop of Modena. This impressive certificate, bearing the bishop’s signature and embossed seal, verifies the genuineness of the relic and its proper enshrinement in the silver theca. Such early documents are exceedingly hard to obtain today, making this set especially precious for collectors and devotees alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInside the reliquary, the relic is elegantly framed against gold-toned fabric, surrounded by decorative twisted gilt threads, with the label \u003cstrong\u003eS. Isidori Ep. Doct.\u003c\/strong\u003e identifying the saint. The relic is notably large and well-preserved, offering a rare devotional presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAbout St. Isidore of Seville (Doctor of the Church)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Isidore is revered as one of the last great scholars of the ancient world — a towering intellect whose works shaped medieval Europe. 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The relic is clearly labeled as \"S. Pelagiae Tars. V. M.\" and housed under glass with traditional red silk backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reliquary is fully sealed with its original red threads and wax seal intact, bearing the ecclesiastical coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with an authentic episcopal document (Authentica) issued and signed by Cardinal Costantino Patrizi, Vicar General of Rome, dated June 7, 1859. 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All seals and threads are intact. Bishop official document.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Praxedes (d. 165), called \"a Roman maiden\" a saint and virgin who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century. Along with her sister, Saint Pudentiana, she provided for the poor and gave care and comfort to persecuted Christians and martyrs. 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The reliquary remains intact and unopened, secured with its original red silk cords and episcopal wax seal, preserving the relic exactly as authenticated in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by its original Latin document of authenticity, issued in 1888 and bearing the official seal and signature of the Archbishop, confirming the relic’s provenance and ecclesiastical legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint Saint Catherine of Bologna (1413–1463)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Catherine of Bologna was a Poor Clare nun, mystic, artist, and spiritual writer, revered for her holiness, humility, and profound interior life. 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The reverse retains its original episcopal wax seal, intact and unbroken, confirming that the reliquary has not been opened since its ecclesiastical authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic is accompanied by its original Latin document, officially certifying the origin and legitimacy of the sacred remains. The document bears the name, seal, and signature of the issuing bishop, establishing a complete and continuous chain of ecclesiastical custody.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 cm x 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, with natural patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Saint Justina of Padua (Virgin and Martyr)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Justina of Padua is among the earliest and most venerated Christian martyrs of northern Italy. According to ancient tradition, she lived during the late 3rd century and suffered martyrdom under the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian, likely around 304 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe is remembered for her steadfast faith, chastity, and refusal to renounce Christianity despite severe trials. Her cult became especially prominent in Padua, where the Basilica of Santa Giustina was later erected over her burial site—one of the most important early Christian sanctuaries in the region. 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His documents follow the strict norms of the Roman Church:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVerification of the relic’s origin,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmation of proper sealing,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProhibition of sale or profane use,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorization for public or private veneration.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRelics accompanied by his signed and sealed authentications are considered fully canonical and were typically intended for devotional use in chapels, churches, or private oratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Historical and Collecting Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReliquaries of Saint Justina with preserved documentation are increasingly uncommon. The survival of both the intact reliquary and its original 1883 authentication greatly enhances the historical, devotional, and scholarly value of this piece. 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The relic is housed in a compact circular reliquary, carefully constructed and traditionally sealed, reflecting the sober yet dignified devotional objects produced for private veneration in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reliquary is accompanied by its original Instrumentum Authenticitatis, issued in 1873 by the Bishop of the Diocese of Todi (Tutela \/ Tutelensis). This official ecclesiastical document certifies the authenticity of the relic, confirms its extraction from an approved source, and authorizes its public or private veneration in accordance with canon law. The presence of the episcopal seal and signature provides clear provenance and uninterrupted devotional legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: \u003cspan class=\"dimensions\"\u003e2.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: \u003cspan class=\"period\"\u003e1873\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cspan class=\"condition\"\u003eWell preserved, with intact seal and legible titulus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Saint Eugene of Melitene — Martyr\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Eugene of Melitene (also known as Eugenius of Melitene) was a Christian martyr who suffered for his faith during the Roman persecutions, traditionally dated to the early centuries of Christianity. Melitene, located in ancient Armenia Minor (modern eastern Anatolia), was an important frontier city of the Roman Empire and an early center of Christian witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Eugene is remembered for his steadfast confession of Christ in the face of torture and death, embodying the heroic fidelity of the early martyrs whose blood was regarded by the Church as the seed of faith. His cult spread through both Eastern and Western Christian traditions, and his relics were venerated as tangible testimonies of courage, endurance, and unwavering devotion to Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Episcopal Authority and the Document\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe authentication document was issued under the authority of the Bishop of Todi, an Italian diocese with a long episcopal lineage dating back to Late Antiquity. In the 19th century, bishops were entrusted with the strict supervision of relics, ensuring their authenticity, proper sealing, and lawful circulation. Such documents were mandatory for relics intended for veneration, and their absence would invalidate ecclesiastical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis document confirms:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ethe identity of the saint,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ethe material nature of the relic (ex ossibus),\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ethe proper enclosure and sealing of the reliquary,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eand the bishop’s authorization for veneration.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis reliquary represents a genuine devotional object of the Catholic Church, combining historical faith, episcopal authority, and documented provenance. It stands as both a sacred relic and a small yet meaningful artifact of 19th-century ecclesiastical practice—linking the witness of an early Christian martyr with the living tradition of the Church centuries later.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: red;\"\u003e------ Ask for authenticity documents in private messages at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@saintsrelics.com\"\u003einfo@saintsrelics.com\u003c\/a\u003e ------\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saints Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802458108276,"sku":"21304","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/relic-of-365saint-eugene-of-melitene-martyr-d8a8.jpg?v=1794422882"},{"product_id":"reliquary-856with-relic-of-saint-acathius-melitene","title":"Reliquary with relic of Saint Acathius Melitene","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliquary with relic of Saint Acathius Melitene (died c. 437, also known as Acacius or Achates)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ebishop of Melitene + bishop document-certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEX OSSIBUS - Part from Saint Bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReliquary size: diameter - 4 cm , deep - 1.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic relic. All seals and threads are intact. 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All seals and threads are intact. Bishop official document.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe accepted martyrdom together with her husband during the reign of Emperor Nero. During a festival in honor of the Hellenic goddess Artemis, a crowd of citizens seized Philemon and Apphia in the church, as well as the head of the local Christian community, Archippus. For refusing to take part in the pagan celebrations, Archippus was slashed with knives and died on the spot. The mayor Artoclis sentenced Philemon and Apphia to lapidation (stoning to death). 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Compact in size yet immense in spiritual and historical significance, this sacred object represents a rare convergence of theology, craftsmanship, and documented ecclesiastical authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Peter Chrysologus (c. 380–450), Archbishop of Ravenna, is revered as a Doctor of the Church for the extraordinary clarity and spiritual depth of his preaching. His epithet “Chrysologus”—“Golden-Worded”—was bestowed due to the brilliance, brevity, and doctrinal precision of his homilies. A defender of orthodox Christology during a time of doctrinal conflict, he played a vital role in safeguarding the teachings of the Church and guiding the faithful through pastoral wisdom rather than polemic severity. His sermons remain a cornerstone of Western Christian theology and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reliquary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altar \/ devotional reliquary (pendant-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted metal frame with glazed crystal window\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clearly visible relic of Saint Peter Chrysologus, mounted on traditional textile backing and identified by an original handwritten cedula\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intact red wax episcopal seal, confirming canonical authenticity and untouched condition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is ornamented with devotional iconography, while the overall workmanship reflects the restrained elegance typical of late 19th-century ecclesiastical metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Authentication Document (1889)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the reliquary is its original Latin authentication document, issued in 1889 by Nicolaus Chilardi, Archbishop of Lucca and Apostolic Prelate. Acting under papal authority, Archbishop Chilardi formally certified the relic as genuine, extracted from an approved source, and sealed according to the strict canonical norms of the Roman Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe document:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"highlight\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBears the original episcopal signature\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the official embossed seal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExplicitly authorizes public veneration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eConfirms the relic was placed in a properly sealed reliquary\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSuch documentation is indispensable and increasingly rare, elevating this piece from devotional object to museum-grade ecclesiastical artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis reliquary is not merely a sacred object, but a tangible link to one of Christianity’s great teachers, preserved with impeccable provenance. 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The relic rests upon a silk ground and is identified by the original Latin cedula inscribed “S. Sylvestri PP.” — Sancti Sylvestri Papae.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains its intact red wax episcopal seal, impressed with the coat of arms of the issuing ecclesiastical authority, confirming canonical closure according to the norms governing the authentication and distribution of relics in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Sylvester I (Pontificate 314–335)\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Sylvester I served as Bishop of Rome during one of the most transformative periods in Christian history. His pontificate coincided with the reign of Emperor Constantine and the legalization of Christianity following the Edict of Milan (313).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough much of the legendary material surrounding Sylvester developed in later centuries, historically he stands as the Pope under whom Christianity transitioned from persecution to imperial recognition. During his pontificate:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe First Council of Nicaea (325) was convened to address the Arian controversy and to affirm the divinity of Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMajor basilicas in Rome were constructed, including the Lateran Basilica and the original Basilica of Saint Peter.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe Church began to emerge publicly as an organized and institutionally secure body within the Roman Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Sylvester did not personally preside at Nicaea, his authority as Bishop of Rome was represented there, and his pontificate marked the consolidation of episcopal leadership in a newly Christianizing empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHe is traditionally remembered as a symbol of the Church’s triumph over persecution and the peaceful establishment of Christianity within Roman society. 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His seal on the reverse of the theca confirms that:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe relic was examined and identified.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt was enclosed in a metal theca.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt was bound with silk thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt was sealed with red wax bearing his episcopal arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt was issued in conformity with post-Tridentine canonical regulations governing sacred relics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSuch documentation situates the relic firmly within the historical processes of ecclesiastical authentication and ensures its devotional and canonical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis relic of Saint Sylvester I represents not only a sacred connection to one of the early Popes of Rome, but also a tangible link to the moment when Christianity emerged from the catacombs into the light of imperial history. 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The reverse retains its original silk threads and the intact episcopal wax seal, confirming that the reliquary has remained unopened since its official ecclesiastical authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccompanying the reliquary is its original Authentica, issued in 1870 by Cardinal Carlo Luigi Morichini, Archbishop of Jesi, providing an unbroken documentary chain of authenticity according to the canonical norms of the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335–394)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSaint Gregory of Nyssa ranks among the greatest Christian theologians of all time and is honored in the Catholic Church as a Doctor of the Church.\u003cbr\u003e He was the younger brother of Saint Basil the Great and the close friend of Saint Gregory Nazianzen; 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