Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Confessor Substantial Bone Relic
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Confessor Substantial Bone Relic
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Confessor – Substantial Bone Relic
with Original Authentica, 1866
A substantial bone relic of Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Confessor, 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 relic consists of a substantial, naturally formed bone fragment, displaying a well-preserved compact outer surface and clearly visible cancellous bone structure. Its distinctive anatomical form and considerable size make it a particularly impressive example of a first-class relic.
Saint Prosper of Aquitaine (c. 390–c. 455) was an important fifth-century Christian theologian, writer, and defender of the teachings of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Originally from Aquitaine in Roman Gaul, he devoted much of his life to defending the doctrine of divine grace against the theological controversies of his time.
He is particularly remembered for his writings on grace, free will, and predestination, as well as his historical chronicle, which remains a valuable source for the history of the early Church. Saint Prosper later became associated with the papal administration in Rome during the pontificate of Pope Leo I.
Honored as a saint and confessor, he occupies an important place in the intellectual and theological history of Western Christianity.
His feast day is traditionally celebrated on 25 June.
- Saint: Saint Prosper of Aquitaine
- Title: Confessor
- Relic: Bone fragment (First-Class Relic)
- Size: Approximately 2.7 cm
- Physical characteristics: Compact outer bone surface with visible cancellous structure
- Documentation: Original handwritten cedula and ecclesiastical Authentica
- Date of Authentica: 26 July 1866
- Place of issue: Mechelen, Belgium
- Feast Day: 25 June
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