Saint Boniface of Tarsus, Martyr Large Bone Relic
Saint Boniface of Tarsus – Large Bone Relic with Original Authentica, 1866
A substantial bone relic of Saint Boniface of Tarsus, measuring approximately 3.5 cm, accompanied by its original handwritten identification label (cedula) and ecclesiastical Authentica.
The Authentica was issued in Mechelen, Belgium, on 20 July 1866, under the authority of the Cardinal-Archbishop of Mechelen, Primate of Belgium. The document bears its original embossed ecclesiastical seal.
Saint Boniface of Tarsus
Saint Boniface of Tarsus was an early Christian martyr traditionally believed to have suffered martyrdom in Tarsus, Cilicia, during the persecutions of the early fourth century.
According to his hagiography, he travelled from Rome to recover the relics of Christian martyrs, but publicly professed his own Christian faith and was subsequently tortured and executed. His remains were returned to Rome, where he became the object of widespread veneration.
His feast day is celebrated on 14 May in the Roman tradition.
Relic Details
- Saint: Saint Boniface of Tarsus
- Relic: Bone fragment
- Size: Approximately 3.5 cm
- Documentation: Original handwritten cedula and ecclesiastical Authentica
- Date of Authentica: 20 July 1866
- Place of issue: Mechelen, Belgium
- Seal: Original embossed ecclesiastical seal
- Feast Day: 14 May
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