SAINT THERESA OF AVILA RELIQUARY AND 2 RELICS

Rare oval-shaped reliquary with a black frame decorated with a set of paper with golden edges housing an engraving of Saint Teresa of Avila enhanced with watercolor and 2 relics identified on handwritten labels.

Very beautiful convent work.

St Theresia . - Saint Teresa of Avila
Agnus Dei - Agnus Dei
S Constant - Saint Constantine

With original glass. Not open.

PERIOD : 19th century
SIZE : 24cm X 20cm
SIZE : 9.5" X 7.9"

Saint Teresa of Avila, born in 1515 in Spain, is a major figure of the Catholic Reformation. She became a Carmelite reformer and an influential spiritual writer in the 16th century. Teresa of Avila is renowned for her deep mysticism and her reform of Carmel, promoting a stricter contemplative life. His writings, such as “The Book of Life” and “The Castle Within,” are classics of spiritual literature, exploring the relationship between the soul and God. Canonized in 1614, she was also proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970 for her contribution to mystical theology

Saint Constantine, born in 272, was a Roman emperor. He is known for the Edict of Milan in 313, which granted religious freedom to Christians. Constantine himself converted to Christianity and played a key role in spreading the faith. He convened the Council of Nicaea in 325, helping to establish Christian doctrine. His conversion and support of Christianity had a significant impact on the history of religion and the Roman Empire. He died in 337 after more than 30 years of reign.