{"product_id":"relic-of-st-peter-damian-first-class-vatican","title":"Rare 1st Class Relic of St. Peter Damian + COA, Vatican Sealed 4cm Theca","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFirst-Class Relic of Saint Peter Damian – Doctor of the Church\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA rare and \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic first-class relic of Saint Peter Damian (Sanctus Petrus Damianus)\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved \u003cstrong\u003eex ossibus — “from the bone”\u003c\/strong\u003e — within an elegant silver-colored ecclesiastical theca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSaint Peter Damian was a \u003cstrong\u003eDoctor of the Church, Bishop of Ostia, theologian, reformer, and influential advisor to the popes\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 11th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe relic is preserved within a finely detailed \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm theca\u003c\/strong\u003e, sealed with red threads and retaining its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Vatican wax seal bearing the coat of arms of Cardinal Lucidus Maria Parocchi, Vicar General of Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of the first-class relic, intact ecclesiastical seal, and original 19th-century documentation makes this a particularly significant example of a documented Catholic relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Relic and Reliquary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efirst-class relic of Saint Peter Damian\u003c\/strong\u003e is classified as \u003cstrong\u003eex ossibus\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning that it consists of material from the bone of the Saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe relic is preserved beneath glass in its original \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm silver-colored theca\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reliquary retains its original red securing threads and \u003cstrong\u003eVatican wax seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing the coat of arms of Cardinal Lucidus Maria Parocchi, who served as Vicar General of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe intact seal preserves an important original ecclesiastical feature of the reliquary and connects the relic with the historic Roman ecclesiastical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal 1891 Ecclesiastical Authentica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe relic is accompanied by its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 19th-century authentica document\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e16 December 1891\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document bears the matching registration number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReg. No. 1080 – 178\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe matching registration number provides an important link between the original ecclesiastical documentation and the relic preserved in the theca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, the original document, registration number, intact red threads, and Vatican wax seal provide valuable historical provenance for this \u003cstrong\u003efirst-class relic of Saint Peter Damian\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSaint Peter Damian – Doctor of the Church\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Peter Damian (1007–1072)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most influential Church reformers and theologians of the 11th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBorn in Ravenna, he entered the religious life and became a Benedictine monk before rising to become \u003cstrong\u003eCardinal-Bishop of Ostia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeter Damian played a major role in the reform of the medieval Church, advocating greater discipline among the clergy and the renewal of religious life. He was also a trusted advisor to several popes and produced numerous theological and spiritual works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis writings addressed questions of Christian morality, ecclesiastical discipline, monastic life, and spiritual renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn recognition of his profound contribution to Christian theology and Church reform, Saint Peter Damian was declared a \u003cstrong\u003eDoctor of the Church in 1828\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe is traditionally invoked as a patron of \u003cstrong\u003einsomniacs, reformers, and those seeking spiritual renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Peter Damian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ossibus — bone relic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e First class\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th-century documentation and ecclesiastical reliquary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliquary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-colored theca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Vatican wax seal with Cardinal Parocchi coat of arms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original red threads intact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original ecclesiastical authentica dated 16 December 1891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reg. 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