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.

The red wax seal affixed by the Church not only guarantees the authenticity of the relic, but also that the reliquary has not been opened and that the relic has not been handled since it was closed. It thus ensures its intact preservation, providing complete certainty as to its provenance and integrity.

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.

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.