Saint Anthony of Padua Relic – 1918 Jerusalem Certificate

A historic Catholic relic identified as Saint Anthony of Padua (1195–1231), accompanied by an original ecclesiastical certificate issued in Jerusalem on 18 February 1918 under the authority of Philippus Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

The handwritten Latin inscription identifies the relic as S. Antonii Patavini, Confessoris — “Saint Anthony of Padua, Confessor.” The certificate also includes the phrase ex sacris ossibus, meaning “from the sacred bones.”

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

Saint Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar and renowned preacher, celebrated for his devotion to the poor and his profound knowledge of Scripture. Canonised in 1232, he is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church and is traditionally invoked as the patron saint of lost articles.

Item Details

• Saint: Saint Anthony of Padua

• Title stated in the certificate: Confessor

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

• Certificate date: 18 February 1918

• Place of issue: Jerusalem

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

• Reliquary: Ornate star-shaped metal case with glass viewing window

• Approximate width: 3.8 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 has age-related toning, folds, and wear. The reliquary displays wear to its metal finish and decorative details. 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 dated 1918 and the label inside the reliquary. The certificate uses the phrase ex sacris 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.