RELIQUARY FRAME OF THE TRUE CROSS AND SAINT JOACHIM

This sumptuous reliquary frame is a rich piece of sacred art, containing a precious relic of the True Cross of Christ . Designed to elegantly showcase the relic, the frame is finely crafted in gilded wood, adding a touch of refinement and enhancing the brilliance of the glass that protects the relic. The background of the frame features an exceptional decoration on glass plate, adorned with gold leaf cut into foliage and scroll patterns, evoking both nature and spiritual symbolism.

This setting is embellished with pearls, precious stones, flowers and leaves elaborately worked in gold wire, which give a precious and sacred dimension to the whole. In the center of the frame, a porcelain painting representing Saint Joachim, the father of the Virgin Mary, adds a deep religious meaning. This delicate image of the Saint, made with finesse and attention to detail, symbolizes the spiritual heritage of the Virgin Mary and establishes an intimate connection with the figure of Christ. The frame as a whole is a work of devotion and beauty, integrating elements of meticulous craftsmanship, precious materials, and sacred symbolism that invite prayer and contemplation.

The reliquary houses 8 relics identified in Spanish on handwritten labels:

Santa Catalina de Sena Virgen : Saint Catherine of Sienna

Del Sacrosanto Madero de la Cruz the Most Holy Wood of the Cross

Santa Cecilia Virgen y Martyr : Saint Cecilia

Saint Vincent Levita. Martyr.: Saint Vincent of Saragossa

Francisco de Paula Confessor : Saint Francis of Paula

Saint Yoaqian Father of the Holy Virgin : Saint Joachim father of the Holy Virgin.

Saint Chasiampio Martyr

San Antonio de Padua : Saint Anthony of Padua

PERIOD : 19th century
DIMENSIONS : 32cm X 26cm
SIZE : 15.6" X 10.3"

The True Cross fragments come from the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. These sacred artifacts play a crucial role in Christianity, symbolizing crucifixion and redemption. According to tradition, Saint Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, discovered this cross in the 4th century during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Over the centuries, fragments of the True Cross have been scattered throughout many churches and institutions throughout the Christian world. Elaborate reliquaries and sumptuous liturgical objects have been specially designed to house these sacred pieces. The faithful accord great veneration to these relics, believing in their spiritual power and their ability to work miracles.