RELIQUARY, RELIC OF SAINT JOHN GABRIEL PERBOYRE AND 4 SAINTS

Rectangular reliquary in blackened wood with a velvet background, decorated with a set of stars and paper with golden edges housing 5 relics of different saints.

This reliquary predates the canonization of Jean Gabriel Perboyre (B corresponding to the Beatification, stage preceding the canonization )

Magnificent convent work.

Ecclesiastical stamp present and in place.
With original glass. Not open.

PERIOD : 19th century
DIMENSION : 14cm X 11cm
SIZE : 5.5" X 4.3" 

BJ-G. Perboyre, Mr. Saint Jean Gabriel Perboyre

Saint Jean-Gabriel Perboyre was a 19th-century French missionary priest, born in 1802. He was ordained a priest in 1826 and later joined the Congregation of the Vincentians. He is known for his mission in China, where he worked to spread Christianity despite the persecution of missionaries. In 1840, he was arrested by Chinese authorities and suffered severe torture. Ultimately, he was executed by strangulation in 1840, becoming a martyr for the Christian faith in China. He was canonized in 1996 by Pope John Paul II. Saint Jean-Gabriel Perboyre is venerated for his dedication and sacrifice in spreading the Christian faith in China.

S. Optat, M. Saint Optat
S. Tiburce, M. Saint Tiburce
St. Teresa. V Saint Teresa of Avila
Ste. Claire, V. Saint Claire