1st Class Relic of Saint Sampson the Hospitable, Bone Relic with COA

Authentic 1st Class Relic of Saint Sampson the Hospitable

A rare 1st class relic of Saint Sampson the Hospitable (Sanctus Sampsonis Medici), preserved ex ossibus — from the bone of the Saint — within an elegant round Catholic reliquary theca.

The relic is clearly identified with the original label “S. Sampsonis Med.” and is preserved beneath glass within its original reliquary.

The theca retains its original red wax seal and securing threads fully intact, preserving an important ecclesiastical feature of this historic first-class relic.

The relic is accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity (COA), issued and signed by Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and dated 2009.

The Relic and Reliquary

This first-class relic of St. Sampson the Hospitable is presented in a beautiful circular theca measuring approximately 5 cm.

The relic is classified as ex ossibus, meaning that it consists of material from the bone of the Saint.

The original identification label reads:

“S. Sampsonis Med.”

The reliquary remains in excellent condition, with its red wax seal and threads intact, and is accompanied by its original ecclesiastical documentation.

Original Certificate of Authenticity

An important feature of this relic is its accompanying original Certificate of Authenticity dated 2009.

The certificate was issued and signed by Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, providing documented ecclesiastical provenance for the relic.

The surviving documentation and intact original seal make this an especially interesting example for collectors and devotees seeking a documented first-class Catholic relic of Saint Sampson.

Saint Sampson the Hospitable

Saint Sampson the Hospitable was a 6th-century Christian saint, physician, and renowned servant of the sick and poor.

According to Christian tradition, Sampson was born into a wealthy family and received an excellent education in medicine. Rather than pursuing a life of wealth and privilege, he dedicated himself to serving those in need.

He eventually travelled to Constantinople, where he established a hospice for the poor and sick. His ministry combined medical care with Christian charity, earning him the title “the Hospitable.”

Saint Sampson is traditionally venerated as a patron and intercessor of physicians, caregivers, and the sick.

His feast is especially celebrated in the Eastern Christian tradition, where he remains an important example of compassionate service and Christian charity.

Relic: Saint Sampson the Hospitable
Identification: “S. Sampsonis Med.”
Relic Type: Ex ossibus — bone relic
Relic Class: 1st class
Period: Contemporary reliquary with historic ecclesiastical tradition
Reliquary: Round theca
Theca Size: Approximately 5 cm
Seal: Original red wax seal and securing threads intact
Documentation: Original Certificate of Authenticity dated 2009
Ecclesiastical Authority: Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Condition: Excellent

A rare 1st class relic of Saint Sampson the Hospitable, preserved ex ossibus in a sealed Catholic theca and accompanied by its original certificate issued and signed by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Presented for private devotion only, in accordance with Canon Law. Not intended for sacrilegious use or resale of the sacred content.