Saint Francis of Assisi relic in a round wooden theca with gilt trim, label S. Francisci As. C.

Saint Francis of Assisi Relic – 1959 Ecclesiastical Certificate in Wooden Theca

£490.00
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Saint Francis of Assisi relic in a round wooden theca with gilt trim, label S. Francisci As. C.
  • Saint Francis of Assisi relic in a round wooden theca with gilt trim, label S. Francisci As. C.
  • 1959 certificate of Archbishop Marcellus Mimmi of Bari for the Saint Francis of Assisi relic, shown with the wax seal and theca
  • Full view of the 1959 Bari certificate for the Saint Francis of Assisi relic
  • Wooden Saint Francis theca beside its open lid on black velvet
  • Saint Francis of Assisi relic theca seen at an angle, relic behind glass
  • Back of the wooden Saint Francis theca with handwritten number, beside its lid
  • Saint Francis relic theca and lid next to a ruler, about 3 cm across
  • Saint Francis of Assisi relic in a round wooden theca with gilt trim, label S. Francisci As. C.
  • 1959 certificate of Archbishop Marcellus Mimmi of Bari for the Saint Francis of Assisi relic, shown with the wax seal and theca
  • Full view of the 1959 Bari certificate for the Saint Francis of Assisi relic
  • Wooden Saint Francis theca beside its open lid on black velvet
  • Saint Francis of Assisi relic theca seen at an angle, relic behind glass
  • Back of the wooden Saint Francis theca with handwritten number, beside its lid
  • Saint Francis relic theca and lid next to a ruler, about 3 cm across
Saint Francis of Assisi Relic – 1959 Ecclesiastical Certificate in Wooden Theca

Saint Francis of Assisi Relic – 1959 Ecclesiastical Certificate in Wooden Theca

£490.00
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A historic Catholic relic identified as Saint Francis of Assisi, Confessor and Founder of the Franciscan Order, accompanied by an ecclesiastical certificate dated 15 June 1959.

The handwritten Latin inscription identifies the relic as Ex sacris ossibus Sancti Francisci Assisiensis, Confessoris et Fundatoris Ordinis Fratrum Minorum — referring to the sacred bones of Saint Francis of Assisi, the renowned founder of the Order of Friars Minor.

The certificate was issued in Bari under the authority of Archbishop Marcello Mimmi. Its printed Latin text records the recognition and placement of the relic in a properly closed reliquary, with permission for its preservation and exposure for the veneration of the faithful, in accordance with the wording of the document.

The relic is housed in a traditional round wooden theca with a glass viewing window, decorative metallic trim, and a fabric label reading S. Francisci As.C. The warm-toned wooden case and carefully arranged interior reflect the traditional presentation of Catholic devotional relics.

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved figures in Christian history, remembered for his humility, devotion to Christ, love of creation, and commitment to a life of poverty and service. His spiritual legacy continues to inspire Catholics and Christians around the world.

Item Details

  • Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi

  • Titles: Confessor and Founder of the Order of Friars Minor

  • Inscription: Ex sacris ossibus Sancti Francisci Assisiensis

  • Certificate date: 15 June 1959

  • Place of issue: Bari, Italy

  • Ecclesiastical authority named: Marcello Mimmi, Archbishop of Bari

  • Reliquary: Round wooden theca with glass front and decorative trim

  • Approximate size: Approximately 3 cm across, based on the ruler in the photographs

  • Included: The relic in its wooden theca and the accompanying ecclesiastical certificate shown in the photographs

Condition

The certificate shows age-related toning, folds, and signs of handling. The wooden theca and its interior also show signs of age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's description.

Historical Documentation

The relic is identified by the accompanying 1959 ecclesiastical certificate and the label inside the theca. The document uses wording referring to sacred bones. No independent scientific examination has been conducted to verify the material or provenance of the relic fragment.

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

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