RELIQUARY FRAME OF THE TRUE CROSS

Sumptuous reliquary frame, in glass, containing a relic of the True Cross of Christ . Frame decorated with gilded wooden beads, accentuating the elegance. Royal blue background for a striking contrast. Decor rich in motifs of angels and gold leaves, emphasizing the sacredness. Finely chiseled gilded wooden monstrance in the center, housing the fragment of the cross.

Handwritten letter dated September 24, 1864 on the back, with ecclesiastical seal, attesting to its age and authenticity.

Ecclesiastical seal and sons present.

Good used condition with its original glass.

Not open.

PERIOD : 19th century
DIMENSION : 22cm X 18.5cm
SIZE : 8.7" X 6.1"

The fragments of the True Cross come from the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. These sacred artifacts play a crucial role in Christianity, symbolizing crucifixion and redemption. According to tradition, Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, discovered this cross in the 4th century during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Over the centuries, fragments of the True Cross have been scattered in many churches and institutions throughout the Christian world. Sophisticated reliquaries and sumptuous liturgical objects were specially designed to house these sacred pieces. Devotees place great reverence on these relics, believing in their spiritual power and ability to perform miracles.