{"product_id":"saint-sebastian-of-rome-martyr-large-bone-relic","title":"Saint Sebastian of Rome, Martyr  Large Bone Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003e  Saint Sebastian of Rome, Martyr – Large Bone Relic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e with Original Authentica, 1866\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive and substantial bone relic of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Sebastian of Rome, Martyr\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately 4.5 cm in length, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic is a sizeable fragment of bone, displaying clearly visible natural bone structure and extensive exposed cancellous tissue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Sebastian of Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr traditionally believed to have served as an officer in the Roman imperial guard during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. According to Christian tradition, he secretly supported persecuted Christians until his faith was discovered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCondemned to be shot with arrows, he survived the ordeal through the care of Saint Irene of Rome. He subsequently confronted the emperor and was ultimately martyred around AD 288.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most celebrated martyrs of the early Church, Saint Sebastian has been venerated for centuries as a powerful intercessor against plague and epidemic disease. His image, often depicted pierced by arrows, became one of the most recognizable subjects in Christian art, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHis feast day is celebrated on \u003cstrong\u003e20 January\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Sebastian of Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martyr\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible natural bone structure and exposed cancellous tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original handwritten cedula and ecclesiastical Authentica\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Authentica:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 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\u003eFeast Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 January\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\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":56802463318388,"sku":"21554","price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/saint-sebastian-of-rome-martyr--large-bone-relic-bf6a.jpg?v=1794423004","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/saint-sebastian-of-rome-martyr-large-bone-relic","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}