RELIQUARY, RELIC OF THE HOLY NAIL
RELIQUARY, RELIC OF THE HOLY NAIL
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Reliquary frame of the Holy Nail of the Holy Cross composed of an oval frame in molded wood and painted in black (faux ebony), inside, a relic: a wrought iron nail, fixed vertically on a background of old blue velvet and protected by a curved glass.
Episcopal seal present on the nail.
Good condition
PERIOD : French work, 19th century
DIMENSIONS : 24cm X 18cm
SIZE : 9.5" X 7"
The Holy Nail of Jerusalem is a sacred relic of Christianity, said to be one of the nails that crucified Jesus. Venerated for centuries, it is preserved in the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, a holy place of pilgrimage in Jerusalem. Its presence evokes the sacrifice and redemption of Christ, drawing worshipers from around the world in search of spirituality and healing. As an object of devotion, it embodies the power of faith and the intimate connection between the divine and the human. The legend surrounding the nail reinforces its symbolic importance, rooting its legacy in the religious and cultural history of humanity. Thus, the Holy Nail of Jerusalem remains a poignant symbol of the passion of Christ and the eternal hope offered by his resurrection.
