RELIC OF SAINT FRANCIS ROMAN + DOC

Rare silver reliquary with a glass facade containing the relic of Saint Frances of Rome.

The relic is fixed in the center of a richly decorated decoration. decorated with gold-edged paperolles, silver threads and it is identified in Latin on a handwritten label as: S. Franc. Rom.", A red fabric background provides contrast and highlights the relic, this color, omnipresent in the Christian liturgy, symbolizes the blood of Christ and his redemptive sacrifice.

Good used condition with its original glass.

Unopened.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

The reliquary is accompanied by an original authentic document issued by Nicolaus Angelus Maria Landini (Order of the Hermits of Saint Augustine, by the grace of God and of the Apostolic See, Bishop of Porphyry, Prefect of the Sacred Apostolic Palace and Assistant to the Pontifical See.) on May 11, 1766, certifying the authenticity of the relics contained inside.

Die Reliquien der heiligen Franziska von Rom, einer eng mit der Stadt Rom verbundenen Heiligen, sind auf dem Markt besonders selten. Obwohl ihr Kult bereits seit dem 15. Jahrhundert fest verankert ist, blieb die Verbreitung ihrer Reliquien sehr begrenzt, da sie überwiegend in römischen Kirchen und Institutionen aufbewahrt wurden, die mit ihrer Bruderschaft und ihrem Grab verbunden sind.

Im 18. Jahrhundert authentifizierte Reliquiare, die von einem namentlichen Dokument begleitet, versiegelt erhalten und aus Silber gefertigt sind, wurden nur in sehr geringer Zahl hergestellt, meist für eine hochrangige private Andacht. Ihr heutiges Auftreten auf dem Markt ist außergewöhnlich.

PERIOD : 1766
DIMENSIONS : 2.7 cm X 2.2 cm
SIZE : 1.1" X 0.9"

Saint Frances of Rome (1384-1440) was an Italian noblewoman who devoted her life to the poor and the sick. Married young, she founded a confraternity of pious women, the Oblates of Tor de' Specchi , dedicated to prayer and charity. Despite her family obligations, she lived in deep spirituality, receiving mystical visions and guidance from her guardian angel. After the death of her husband, she fully joined her religious community. Her tireless dedication to the poor made her a model of holiness. She was canonized in 1608 by Pope Paul V. Today, she is the patron saint of motorists and widows , symbolizing protection and guidance.