RELIQUARY, RELICS OF SAINT VIRGINIA AND SAINT ANGELA DE MERICI

Rare reliquary in bronze with a glass facade, containing the relics of Saint Virginia and Saint Angela . The relics are fixed on a background of red fabric decorated with silver threads, they are identified in Latin on a label as S.Virginae VM And S.Angelae Sea .V

Good used condition with its original glass.

Not open.

Ecclesiastical stamp present and son in place.

ERA : 19th century
DIMENSION : 3.5cm X 3cm
SIZE : 1.4" X 1.2"

Sainte Virginie was born in the 8th century in the parish of Sainte-Marie-de-Haut-Bois in Poitou. After her death, the tomb of this simple shepherdess was venerated in the church of Sainte Verge (commune of Sainte-Verge: Deux-Sèvres).

Saint Angela de Merici was a 16th century Italian nun, founder of the Ursuline Order. Born in Desenzano del Garda, she dedicated her life to the education of young girls and the training of teachers. Angela believed in the importance of education for women so they could grow spiritually and intellectually. She founded schools for young girls and organized communities of women committed to the Christian life. Angela was known for her wisdom and piety, and she is considered a pioneer in the education of women.