Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia, Martyr Large Bone Relic
Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia, Martyr – Large Bone Relic
with Original Authentica, 1866
A substantial bone relic of Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia, measuring approximately 2.7 cm, accompanied by its original handwritten identification label (cedula) and ecclesiastical Authentica, issued in Mechelen, Belgium, on 26 July 1866, under the authority of the Cardinal-Archbishop of Mechelen, Primate of Belgium. The document bears its original embossed ecclesiastical seal.
Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia
Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia was an early Christian martyr who suffered for his faith alongside Saint Hermagoras, traditionally regarded as the first Bishop of Aquileia. According to Christian tradition, both were persecuted and executed for preaching Christianity.
The two saints are especially venerated in northeastern Italy, and their feast day is celebrated on 12 July.
Relic Details
- Saint: Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia
- Title: Martyr
- Relic: Bone fragment
- Size: Approximately 2.7 cm
- Documentation: Original handwritten cedula and ecclesiastical Authentica
- Date of Authentica: 26 July 1866
- Place of issue: Mechelen, Belgium
- Seal: Original embossed ecclesiastical seal
- Feast Day: 12 July
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