RELIQUARY OF SAINT ANNE Grandmother of Jesus

Rare reliquary from the 18th century in silver with a glass front, containing the relic of Saint Anne. The relic is mounted on a background of fabric adorned with silver threads and paper filigree, it is identified in Latin on a label as S .Annae

Sainte Anne is the patron saint of Brittany, Canada, miners, and sailors

Good used condition with its original glass.

Non ouvert.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

ERA 18th century
DIMENSION 3.5 cm X 3 cm
SIZE : 1.4" X 1.2"

Sainte Anne is a revered figure in Christian tradition, recognized as the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. Her feast, celebrated on July 26, is an occasion for many Christian communities to pay tribute to this holy woman. Saint Anne is often depicted in religious art with the Virgin Mary, teaching her daughter the precepts of faith. Many places of worship, churches, and chapels are dedicated to Saint Anne around the world. Some apocryphal accounts describe aspects of Saint Anne's life, although these texts are not included in the canonical Bible. Her kindness towards families and mothers makes her a popular intercessor, and many people pray to Saint Anne for assistance in difficult times in life. Pilgrimages to shrines dedicated to Saint Anne are common, thus strengthening the spiritual bond between believers and this holy figure.

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