1st-Class Relic Of ST. Didacus Of Alcala In Theca Reliquary With Coa

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First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Didacus of Alcala (also known as Diego de San Nicolas, Franciscan lay brother and confessor, known for miraculous healings of the sick and poor, Spanish, c.1400-1463), housed in a gold-tone metal theca reliquary, with scalloped border, red wax seal with the Franciscan Order coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Friar Antonius Cairoli, General Postulator of the Seraphic Province of Saint Francis of Assisi, for the Causes of Beatification and Canonization of the Servants of God of the Order of Friars, certificated dated 23 March 1960, theca: approx 1.25"diam, 7.9 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