1st-Class Relic Of ST. James Bianconi Of Bevagna In Theca Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint James Bianconi of Bevagna (1220-1301), known for a mystical experience in which, while doubting his salvation, he prayed before a crucifix and was anointed with the blood of Christ as a sign of divine mercy, housed in a gold-tone metal theca reliquary with scalloped trim, red wax seal with Friar Tarsicius M. Piccari's coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Friar Tarsicius M. Piccari, Postulator General in the Causes of Beatifications of the Servants of God and Canonizations of the Blessed Order of Preachers (Order of the Dominicans), certificate dated May 18, 1960, theca: approx 1.25"diam, 14.4 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. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES