1st-Class Relic Of ST. Maria Teresa Goretti In Theca Reliquary With Coa

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Religious first-class (ex corpore) relic of Saint Maria Teresa Goretti (Virgin and Martyr, Italian, 1890-1902), housed in a silver-tone metal theca reliquary with scalloped border, red wax seal with the Postulator General for Saint Maria Goretti's coat of arms verso, further encased in an upholstered presentation case, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Congregation of Discalced Clerics of the Most Holy Cross and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (The Passionists), certificate dated 8 November, 1955, theca: approx 1.5"diam, 10.5 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