RELIC OF SAINT VINCENT

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

The relic is affixed 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 is a radiant gold leaf motif that evokes a divine halo, enhancing its sacred character.

Below it, a paper or parchment label bears the inscription "Ex Oss. S. Vincentii Lev. M.": *Ex Ossibus Sancti Vincentii Levitae Martyris*
Translation: From the bones of Saint Vincent, deacon and martyr.

Good condition with original glass.

Unopened.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

PERIOD: 18th century
DIMENSIONS: 4 cm x 3.2 cm
SIZE: 1.6" x 1.2"

Saint Vincent the Martyr is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated for his courage and faithfulness during the persecutions of the Roman Empire. Born in Spain, he became a deacon and was arrested during the persecution under Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. After being tortured and imprisoned in Valencia, he remained steadfast in his Christian faith, refusing to renounce his beliefs. Tradition holds that he endured terrible sufferings, including being exposed to wild beasts and burned with boiling oil. His martyrdom was completed by his death in 304, and his relics are preserved in Seville, where he is especially venerated. Saint Vincent is commemorated on January 22nd as a witness to faith and an example of perseverance.

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