RELIC OF SAINT ALOYSIUS GONZAGA.

Rare reliquary in silvered bronze with a glass front containing a first-class Ex Ossibus relic of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga.

The relic is mounted at the center of an elegant setting. It rests on a deep red fabric background—a color omnipresent in Christian liturgy, symbolizing the blood of Christ and His redemptive sacrifice. Surrounding the relic, a radiant gold leaf motif evokes a divine halo, reinforcing its sacred nature.

Below, a paper or parchment label bears the inscription "Ex. Oss. S. Aloysii. Gonz.C" (From the bone of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, confessor.)

Good condition, with original glass.

Unopened.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

PERIOD: 18th century
DIMENSIONS: 4 cm × 3.5 cm
SIZE: 1.6" × 1.4"

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568–1591) was a young Italian nobleman who renounced his wealth and title to join the Jesuits. From childhood, he led a life of great piety, marked by prayer, penance, and a fervent love for God. Against his family’s wishes, he entered the Society of Jesus in Rome, where he impressed with his humility and asceticism. During a plague epidemic, he dedicated himself to serving the sick, contracted the illness, and died at the age of 23. He was canonized in 1726 and proclaimed patron saint of Catholic students. He embodies the ideal of purity, sacrifice, and trust in God. His cult is especially strong in Jesuit educational institutions.