Saint Smaragdus of Rome, Martyr Large Bone Relic
Saint Smaragdus of Rome, Martyr – Large Bone Relic
with Original Authentica, 1866
A substantial bone relic of Saint Smaragdus of Rome, measuring approximately 3.5 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 Smaragdus of Rome was an early Christian martyr traditionally associated with the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian. He is venerated alongside Saint Cyriacus, Saint Largus, and their companions, who suffered martyrdom in Rome for their Christian faith.
His feast day is traditionally celebrated on 8 August.
- Saint: Saint Smaragdus of Rome
- Title: Martyr
- Relic: Bone fragment
- Size: Approximately 3.5 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: 8 August
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