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Documented theca with relic of Saint Alexius of Rome

Round glass-fronted theca of gilt metal housing ex ossibus (of the bone) relics of Saint Alexius of Rome affixed to a red silk backing and titled on a typographic paper label in Latin as S. Alexii Conf. (Saint Alexeus, Confessor). The theca is protected on the back under a metal cap with a seal of red Spanish wax with imprinted coat of arms of Bishop Petrus Canisius Van Lierde († 1995),  Vicar General of the Vatican. The theca is accompanied by a certification document issued and hand-signed by the Vicar General in the Vatican, and dated June 9, 1984.

 Saint Alexius or Alexis of Rome or Alexis of Edessa was an Eastern saint whose veneration was later transplanted to Rome. He is mentioned in an early Syriac legend which recounted that during the episcopate of Bishop Rabbula (412-435) a "Man of God" who lived in Edessa, Mesopotamia as a beggar  and shared the alms he received with other poor people. After his death, his family found writings on his body which told them who he was and how he had lived his life of penance from the day of his wedding, for the love of God. He is a Holy Patron of  beggars, belt makers, nurses, pilgrims, and travellers.The Eastern Orthodox Church venerates St Alexius on 17 March.

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  • ID#: 01-WR-100
  • Age: ca. 1984-dated
  • Materials: brass
  • Price: SOLD!
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