{"product_id":"silver-965reliquary-with-a-rare-relic-of-saint-catherine-of-bologna","title":"Silver Reliquary with a Rare Relic of Saint Catherine of Bologna","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Reliquary with a Rare Relic of Saint Catherine of Bologna (ex carne)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With Original Episcopal Authentication Document, 1888\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite 19th-century silver reliquary, housing an exceptionally rare relic (ex carne, from the flesh) of Saint Catherine of Bologna, one of the most venerated female saints of the Franciscan tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic is carefully mounted on a gilded textile ground and identified by its original handwritten label. The reliquary remains intact and unopened, secured with its original red silk cords and episcopal wax seal, preserving the relic exactly as authenticated in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by its original Latin document of authenticity, issued in 1888 and bearing the official seal and signature of the Archbishop, confirming the relic’s provenance and ecclesiastical legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint Saint Catherine of Bologna (1413–1463)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Catherine of Bologna was a Poor Clare nun, mystic, artist, and spiritual writer, revered for her holiness, humility, and profound interior life. She served as abbess of the convent of Corpus Domini in Bologna, where she became renowned for her visions, ascetic discipline, and deep devotion to Christ’s Passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter her death in 1463, her body was found to be incorrupt, a condition that persists to this day and can still be venerated in Bologna. She was canonized in 1712 and is regarded as a patroness of artists, painters, and those seeking purity of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRelics of Saint Catherine—especially relics ex carne—are extraordinarily rare, due to the singular veneration and protection of her incorrupt body. Their presence outside major ecclesiastical treasuries is uncommon and highly significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Ecclesiastical Authority Nicolaus Chiarardi\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eArchbishop and Apostolic Prelate\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe relic was authenticated by Archbishop Nicolaus Chiarardi, who served as Archbishop and Apostolic Prelate, acting under the authority of the Holy See. His role included the canonical recognition, sealing, and authorization of sacred relics for public veneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDocuments issued under his name represent the highest level of ecclesiastical scrutiny and approval, ensuring that the relic was examined, verified, and sealed according to strict Roman canonical norms. The intact wax seal and silk threads attest that the reliquary has never been opened since its authentication in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis reliquary represents a rare convergence of devotion, history, and canonical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAn intact silver reliquary with original seals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA fully preserved episcopal authentication document\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance rooted in 19th-century Roman ecclesiastical tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSuch relics were intended not as decorative objects, but as focal points of prayer, contemplation, and intercession, embodying the living continuity of the Church across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\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":56802457944436,"sku":"21286","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/silver-965reliquary-with-a-rare-relic-of-saint-catherine-of-bologna-0ed7.jpg?v=1794422879","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/silver-965reliquary-with-a-rare-relic-of-saint-catherine-of-bologna","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}