RELIC OF SAINT JOSEPH OF NAZARETH

Rare reliquary in money with a glass facade, containing the relic of Saint Joseph. The relic is fixed on a red silk background decorated with silver threads and it is identified in Latin on a label as S.Josephi Sp-

Good used condition with its original glass.

Not open.

Ecclesiastical seal and sons present.

PERIOD : 18th century
DIMENSION : 3 cm X 2.5 cm
SIZE : 1.2" X 1"

Saint Joseph is known as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. He was a carpenter from Nazareth and married Mary, the mother of Jesus. He accepted the paternity of Jesus and raised him as his own son. Joseph is described as a righteous and humble man in Scripture and is revered in Catholic tradition as the patron of workers and families. According to Catholic tradition, he died before Jesus' public ministry began.

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