RELIQUARY CROSS OF THE TRUE CROSS, BRONZE AND SILVER

This reliquary cross is an exceptional piece of Christian heritage, combining spirituality, craftsmanship and history. Made of bronze, it is decorated in its center with a solid silver reliquary cross. This delicate ornament houses a fragment of the True Cross of Christ, marked in Latin by the sacred inscription "S. Crucis" (meaning "of the wood of the cross").

The base of this cross, with three finely carved faces, adds a spiritual and artistic depth to the work. Each face represents an emblematic face of the Christian faith:

• Jesus Christ , symbol of sacrifice and redemption.
• Mary , loving mother and figure of purity and compassion.
• Joseph , model of righteousness and protection.

PERIOD : 19th century
DIMENSIONS : 39 cm X 15 cm
SIZE : 15" X 6"

The relics of the True Cross are fragments taken from the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. These sacred artifacts hold a significant place in Christianity, symbolizing crucifixion and redemption. According to tradition, the cross was discovered by Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The relics of the True Cross have been scattered to many churches and institutions throughout the Christian world over the centuries. Elaborate reliquaries and lavish liturgical objects have been created to house these sacred fragments. Believers regard these relics as objects of veneration, believing in their spiritual power and ability to bring about miracles.