Reliquary - Bronze, Glass, Textile - the 20th century - Four Archangels, Holy Family, Evangelists and Relics of the Passion

Reliquary of the Four Archangels, Holy Family, Evangelists and Reliquaries of the Passion

Reliquary dating to the 20th century, set in an elegant bronze frame finely worked with foliate motifs and volutes.
​The interior is enriched by an elaborate composition in paperole on a dark background, which encloses a rich and important set of reliquaries of the highest devotional value, accompanied by the corresponding autographed inscriptions in Latin:
​Relics of the Passion of Christ: S. Spina Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, Ex Spongia Domini Nostri Jesu Christi
​The Holy Family and ancestors: S. Joseph, Beata Virgo Maria, S. Joachim, S. Anna
​The Four Evangelists: S. Matthaeus Evangelista, S. Marcus Evangelista, S. Joannes Evangelista, S. Lucas Evangelista
​Archangels and celestial figures: S. Uriel Arch., S. Michael Arch., S. Gabriel Arch., S. Raphael Arch., which further elevate the spiritual meaning of the ensemble thanks to the powerful protection of the princes of the celestial hosts.
​The back of the reliquary is closed by crossed red threads and sealed with a cardinal seal in red wax.

The reliquary does not contain human remains.

This object is offered exclusively for its historical, cultural or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied or supported. Over time, some elements of the reliquary may have been modified or restored.