Relic from the Crypt of St Fabian & St Sebastian w/ 1639 Authentication Document
Relic from the Crypt of St Fabian & St Sebastian w/ 1639 Authentication Document
Relic from the Crypt of St Fabian & St Sebastian w/ 1639 Authentication Document
Relic from the Crypt of Saints Fabian and Sebastian with Historical Authentication
An exceptionally rare Catholic devotional relic preserved in its original paper packet.
The handwritten French inscription identifies the contents as:
“Relique de la crypte de St. Fabien et Sébastien avec lettre authentique du 14 août 1639”
(“Relic from the crypt of Saints Fabian and Sebastian with an authentic letter dated August 14, 1639.”)
The lot includes:
- Original handwritten identification packet
- Small relic fragment preserved in its original container
- Historical authentication manuscript fragment
- Additional folded papers associated with the relic
Saint Fabian was Pope and Martyr of the early Church, while Saint Sebastian remains one of Christianity’s most venerated martyrs. Relics associated with the ancient Roman catacombs and crypts dedicated to these saints are highly sought after by collectors of historical Catholic devotional objects.
Condition
Age-related wear throughout. Paper packet shows staining, folds, and losses. Relic container remains preserved. Please review all photographs carefully for condition details.
Sold as a historical devotional and collectible artifact.