Multi-Relic Theca Containing Relics Of Three June 19TH Feast Day Saints With Coa

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Fine silver-tone metal multi-relic theca reliquary, housing relics of three saints, all sharing the Catholic Feast Day of June 19th, including: (four) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saints Gervadius and Protasius (twins and martyrs, likely 2nd-century, burial site famously revealed in a miraculous vision to Saint Ambrose in 386AD), together with (five) second-class (ex indumentis) relic of Saint Juliana Falconieri (Italian mystic and founder of the Religious Sisters, c.1270-1341), red wax seal with Cardinal Luigi Traglia coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Alosius Title of St. Andrew of the Valley, Pope's Vicar General of the Roman Curia and its District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated 20 May 1966, theca: approx 2.5"h, 2"w, 20.1 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