{"product_id":"saint-candida-of-rome-martyr-large-first-class-bone-relic","title":"Saint Candida of Rome, Martyr  Large First-Class Bone Relic","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Candida of Rome, Martyr – Large First-Class Bone Relic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e with Original Authentica, 1866\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive and substantial first-class bone relic of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Candida of Rome, Martyr\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by its original ecclesiastical Authentica, issued in Mechelen, Belgium, on \u003cstrong\u003e20 July 1866\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Candida of Rome, Martyr\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Candida of Rome belongs to the early Christian tradition of female martyrs venerated by the Catholic Church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical records preserve the names of several Christian martyrs called Candida, associated with Rome and the ancient Church. Their veneration reflects the steadfast faith of the early Christians who endured persecution rather than renounce their devotion to Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original ecclesiastical documentation identifies this saint specifically as \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Candida of Rome, Martyr\u003c\/strong\u003e (S. Candidae Romanae, M.).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Relic\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic consists of a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, naturally curved fragment of bone measuring approximately 4.5 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragment displays a substantial preserved outer cortical surface, with visible natural bone texture and irregular fractured edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by its original nineteenth-century folded paper wrapper, inscribed with the name of Saint Candida. Remnants of the original red ecclesiastical wax seals remain attached to the wrapper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Ecclesiastical Authentica – 1866\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic is accompanied by its original Latin ecclesiastical Authentica, dated \u003cstrong\u003e20 July 1866\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued under the authority of the \u003cstrong\u003eCardinal-Archbishop of Mechelen, Primate of Belgium, and Cardinal-Priest of San Bartolomeo all'Isola in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate explicitly identifies the relic as:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003eS. Candidae Romanae, M.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Candida of Rome, Martyr.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe document retains its original embossed ecclesiastical seal and handwritten signatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelic Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Candida of Rome, Martyr\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-class relic (Ex Ossibus)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone fragment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentica:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ecclesiastical certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 July 1866\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechelen, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal identification wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserved, with remnants of red wax seals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcclesiastical seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original embossed seal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial sacred relic of Saint Candida of Rome, preserved with its original nineteenth-century identification wrapper and ecclesiastical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\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":56802463514996,"sku":"21557","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/saint-candida-of-rome-martyr--large-first-class-bone-relic-5556.jpg?v=1794423008","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/saint-candida-of-rome-martyr-large-first-class-bone-relic","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}