VEIL RELIC OF THE VIRGIN MARY AND HOLY COLOMBE

Magnificent silver-plated bronze reliquary with a glass front, containing the first class relic Ex Ossibus of Saint Colombe and the relic of the chemise (or veil) of the Holy Virgin Mary .

The relics are fixed on gold leaf stars on a purple silk background. The relics are identified in Latin on handwritten labels as:

Good used condition with its original glass.

Not opened.

Ecclesiastical seal and sons present.

PERIOD : 18th century
DIMENSIONS : 3.8 cm X 3.2 cm
SIZE : 1.5" X 1.3"

Saint Colombe is a 3rd-century Christian martyr venerated primarily in France and Spain. Of Spanish origin, she is said to have fled Roman persecution under Emperor Aurelian and taken refuge in Sens, France. Refusing to renounce her Christian faith, she was arrested and executed for her belief. According to tradition, she was beheaded, and after her death, miracles were attributed to her. Saint Colombe is now the patron saint of Sens, where a basilica is dedicated to her.

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The Veil of the Virgin Mary , often called the Chemise or Sancta Camisia, is a venerated Christian relic, believed to have been worn by Mary at the birth of Jesus. Considered a symbol of purity and divine motherhood, it is particularly famous for having been preserved during the fire at Chartres Cathedral in 1194. This miracle reinforced its reputation and importance in Christian devotion. The veil has since been a central object of pilgrimage, attracting worshipers seeking blessings and protection.

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