RELIC OF SAINT PONTIUS
RELIC OF SAINT PONTIUS
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Rare silver-plated bronze reliquary with a glass facade containing the first class relic Ex Ossibus of Saint Pontien.
The relic is fixed on a red silk background and decorated with golden rays of light and silver threads, it is identified in Latin on a handwritten label as: S.Pontiani M. (Saint Pontian, Martyr.)
Good used condition with its original glass.
Not opened.
Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.
PERIOD : end of 18th century
DIMENSIONS : 3.5 cm X 2.8 cm
SIZE : 1.4" X 1.1"
Saint Pontian, pope and Christian martyr, led the Church during a time of intense persecution under Emperor Maximin. Probably born in Rome, he succeeded Saint Urban I around 230. Faithful to his mission, he fought to maintain the unity of the Church and defend persecuted Christians, notably by reconciling the Antipope Hippolytus. In exile in Sardinia, he died around 235 from mistreatment. Venerated as a saint, he is a symbol of fidelity, courage and unity for the Catholic Church. His feast day is celebrated on August 13, honoring his martyrdom and legacy.
