1st-Class Relic Of ST. Therese Of Lisieux In Theca Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) religious relic of Saint Therese of Lisieux (born Marie Francoise-Therese Martin, also known as Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, French, 1873-1897), housed in a large silver-tone metal theca reliquary, red wax seal with the Order of Discalced Carmelites coat of arms in oval frame inscribed "Monastery of Carmelites Lisieux" verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Francois Marie Picaud (French, 1878-1960), Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux, overall: approx 2 1/8"l, 1 7/8"w, 23.6 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE