RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS a
RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS a
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ref: #RK00-345Magnificent silver reliquary from the 18th century with a beveled glass front, containing a relic of the True Cross. The relic is fixed on a fabric background decorated with paper and silver threads.
Good used condition with its original glass.
Not open.
Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.
PERIOD : 18th century
DIMENSION : 9cm X 7cm
SIZE : 3.5" X 2.8"
The relics of the true cross hold major spiritual importance in the Christian faith, symbolizing the sacrifice of Christ. Revered as fragments of the historic cross, they embody the direct connection with the central event of Christianity. These relics, often housed in magnificent reliquaries, are objects of devotion, stimulating meditation on the crucifixion. Their presence within the Church is associated with liturgical rituals, reinforcing the sacred dimension.