ALTAR RELIQUARY, RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS

Rare altar reliquary in silvered bronze from the late 18th century, openwork with a vegetal motif and surmounted by a cross, the center adorned with a fragment of the True Cross of Christ identified in French as: Cross of our Lord.

Very beautiful patina.

Ecclesiastical seal and silk threads present.

ERA 18th century
DIMENSION 36 cm X 19 cm
SIZE 14.2" X 7.5"

The relics of the True Cross are fragments from the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. These sacred artifacts hold significant importance in Christianity, symbolizing the 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 in many churches and institutions throughout the Christian world over the centuries. Elaborate reliquaries and sumptuous liturgical objects have been created to house these sacred fragments. Believers regard these relics as objects of veneration, believing in their spiritual power and their ability to inspire miracles.