Saint Anne Relic – 1917 Jerusalem Ecclesiastical Certificate

A historic Catholic relic identified as Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, accompanied by an original ecclesiastical certificate issued in Jerusalem on 24 February 1917 under the authority of Philippus Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

The handwritten Latin inscription identifies the relic as S. Annae, Matris B.V.M. — “Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” The document also contains the phrase ex ossibus, meaning “from the bones.”

The relic is housed in an ornate star-shaped metal reliquary with a glass viewing window, decorative silver-tone detailing, and a red and gold-toned interior. The relic fragment is displayed beneath the original identification label, S. Annae, Mat. B.V.M. The accompanying certificate bears an ecclesiastical seal and historical documentation relating to the relic.

According to Christian tradition, Saint Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She is venerated as a model of faith, family devotion, and maternal love, and holds a special place in Catholic devotional tradition.

Item Details

• Saint: Saint Anne

• Traditional designation: Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• Relic classification stated in the document: Ex ossibus — from the bones

• Certificate date: 24 February 1917

• Place of issue: Jerusalem

• Ecclesiastical authority named: Philippus Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

• Reliquary: Star-shaped metal case with glass viewing window and decorative silver-tone finish

• Approximate width: 4 cm

• Included: The relic in its reliquary and the original accompanying certificate shown in the photographs

Condition

This antique religious object shows signs of age. The certificate displays age-related toning, folds, staining, and edge wear. The reliquary has wear to its decorative finish and metal surfaces. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

Historical Documentation

The relic is identified by its accompanying ecclesiastical certificate and the label inside the reliquary. The certificate uses the phrase ex ossibus. No independent scientific examination has been performed to verify the material or provenance of the relic fragment.

A distinctive historical devotional object for collectors of Catholic relics, antique reliquaries, and ecclesiastical documents.