Theca Reliquary Housing 1st-Class Relics Of SIX Saints With Coa

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Gold-tone metal multi-relic theca reliquary, housing (six) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saints Louis IX (King of France), Ferdinand III (King of Castile and Leon), John and Paul (martyrs), Gertrude the Great, Philip Benizi, and Juliana Falconieri, the group symbolizing three devotional themes, namely the Servite Order Saints (Philip and Juliana), cousin-monarchs of Christian Europe (Louis and Ferdinand), and ancient martyrs or mystical protectors (John, Paul, and Gertrude), red wax seal with the 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 14 June, 1966, theca: approx 1 7/8"l, 1.25"w, 16.6 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