1st-Class Relic Of Martyr ST. Lucian Of Antioch In Theca With Coa

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First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Lucian of Antioch (Presbyter Priest and Martyr, theologian and scholar, known for revising the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, c.240-312), housed in a .800 silver-gilt theca reliquary, with scalloped border, red wax seal with the Cardinal Clement Micara coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Clement Micara, Divine Mercy Bishop of Veliterno, certificate dated 15 January, 1966, theca: approx 1"diam, 10 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