Relics

The head of Saint John the Baptist at Amiens Ca...
Amiens Cathedral in France contains a preserved skull (facial bones without lower jaw) believed to be that of the famous prophet John the Baptist. Jean-Baptiste was born a little before Jesus....
The head of Saint John the Baptist at Amiens Ca...
Amiens Cathedral in France contains a preserved skull (facial bones without lower jaw) believed to be that of the famous prophet John the Baptist. Jean-Baptiste was born a little before Jesus....

The severed head of Saint Catherine of Siena
In a reliquary adorning the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena is the severed and mummified head of the venerated Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380). Her right thumb is also...
The severed head of Saint Catherine of Siena
In a reliquary adorning the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena is the severed and mummified head of the venerated Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380). Her right thumb is also...

Skeletons of martyrs dressed in jewels"The Sain...
The story of the saints in the catacombs of Northern Europe is a singular story. It has its origins in the crisis of faith that followed the Reformation and which...
Skeletons of martyrs dressed in jewels"The Sain...
The story of the saints in the catacombs of Northern Europe is a singular story. It has its origins in the crisis of faith that followed the Reformation and which...

Saint Perpetua
Saint Perpetua one of the firstmartyr from Africa. Died in Carthage in the year 203 (current Tunisia)Perpetua is a young patrician, Félicité a young slave.They had both requested baptism from...
Saint Perpetua
Saint Perpetua one of the firstmartyr from Africa. Died in Carthage in the year 203 (current Tunisia)Perpetua is a young patrician, Félicité a young slave.They had both requested baptism from...

Saint Blaise of Sebaste, known as san Biagio
Saint Blaise of Sebaste, known as San Biagio. Saint Blaise of Sebaste, also known as Saint Blaise, is a Christian figure venerated as a martyr and bishop of the city...
Saint Blaise of Sebaste, known as san Biagio
Saint Blaise of Sebaste, known as San Biagio. Saint Blaise of Sebaste, also known as Saint Blaise, is a Christian figure venerated as a martyr and bishop of the city...

Clement of Rome
Saint Clement is an emblematic character of Christianity, venerated in many traditions and celebrated as a holy martyr. His life and martyrdom are shrouded in mystery, but his legacy lives...
Clement of Rome
Saint Clement is an emblematic character of Christianity, venerated in many traditions and celebrated as a holy martyr. His life and martyrdom are shrouded in mystery, but his legacy lives...