{"product_id":"exquisite-reliquary-with-the-relics-of-saint-peter-chrysologus","title":"Exquisite Reliquary with the Relics of Saint Peter Chrysologus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Reliquary with the Relics of Saint Peter Chrysologus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bishop and Doctor of the Church \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Original Episcopal Authentication Document, 1889\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined and deeply devotional 19th-century reliquary preserves an authentic relic of Saint Peter Chrysologus, one of the greatest Latin Fathers of the Church. 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. Ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSerious collectors of authenticated relics\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEcclesiastical or museum collections\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate chapels and devotional settings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and compelling testament to faith, theology, and the enduring authority of the Church.\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":56802458403188,"sku":"21348","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/exquisite-reliquary-with-the-relics-of-saint-peter-chrysologus-dce8.jpg?v=1794422889","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/exquisite-reliquary-with-the-relics-of-saint-peter-chrysologus","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}