Rare 1st Class Relic of St. Moses the Ethiopian – 5cm Theca with 2009 COA
Rare 1st Class Relic of St. Moses the Ethiopian – 5cm Theca with 2009 COA
An exceptionally rare 1st Class relic (ex ossibus) of Saint Moses the Ethiopian, also known as St. Moses the Black or St. Moses the Strong, preserved in a traditional sealed theca and accompanied by its original ecclesiastical document of authenticity.
Saint Moses the Ethiopian was a 4th-century Desert Father, monk, and martyr. After a dramatic conversion from a life of violence and banditry, he became one of the most revered early Christian monastics and an enduring symbol of repentance, forgiveness, spiritual transformation, and redemption.
Relic Details
- Saint: St. Moses the Ethiopian (St. Moses the Black)
- Classification: 1st Class Relic
- Designation: Ex ossibus — from the bone of the saint
- Theca size: Approximately 5 cm
- Condition: Beautifully preserved
- Threads: Original red threads intact
- Seal: Episcopal wax seal intact and unbroken
- Reference number: 178-2009
- Document date: 2009
Original Ecclesiastical Documentation
The relic is accompanied by its original 2009 authentication document, signed by Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
The document specifically identifies the sacred relic as “ex ossibus,” confirming that it originates from the bone of Saint Moses the Ethiopian.
Both the original seal and threads remain intact, and the theca has not been opened.
About Saint Moses the Ethiopian
Saint Moses is especially venerated as a patron of repentance, nonviolence, forgiveness, and those seeking a new beginning after a troubled past. His extraordinary journey from outlaw to monk and martyr has made him one of the most powerful figures of conversion in early Christianity.
This is an exceptional devotional piece with strong historical and ecclesiastical provenance, suitable for a serious collection or private veneration.
Please note: This sacred relic is offered with respect for its religious significance and is intended for private veneration and preservation. It must not be used for any sacrilegious or disrespectful purpose.