Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia bone relic on green silk in a gilt star-shaped theca, held in a white glove

Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia Relic – 1918 Jerusalem Certificate, Ex Ossibus

£470.00
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Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia bone relic on green silk in a gilt star-shaped theca, held in a white glove
  • Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia bone relic on green silk in a gilt star-shaped theca, held in a white glove
  • 1918 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem certificate of Patriarch Philippus Camassei for the Saint Hermolaus relic, with the theca
  • Red wax seal on the Saint Hermolaus certificate beside the back of the gilt theca
  • Gilt star-shaped theca with Saint Hermolaus relic held between gloved fingers
  • Saint Hermolaus relic theca shown upright in a white glove
  • Close-up of the Saint Hermolaus bone fragment and label S. Hermol. Nic. M.
  • Side view of the Saint Hermolaus relic fragment behind glass
  • Saint Hermolaus theca resting on a white glove
  • Gilt Saint Hermolaus theca seen at an angle on a white glove
  • Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia relic theca, front view on a white glove
  • Saint Hermolaus relic theca next to a ruler, about 4 cm across
  • Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia bone relic on green silk in a gilt star-shaped theca, held in a white glove
  • 1918 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem certificate of Patriarch Philippus Camassei for the Saint Hermolaus relic, with the theca
  • Red wax seal on the Saint Hermolaus certificate beside the back of the gilt theca
  • Gilt star-shaped theca with Saint Hermolaus relic held between gloved fingers
  • Saint Hermolaus relic theca shown upright in a white glove
  • Close-up of the Saint Hermolaus bone fragment and label S. Hermol. Nic. M.
  • Side view of the Saint Hermolaus relic fragment behind glass
  • Saint Hermolaus theca resting on a white glove
  • Gilt Saint Hermolaus theca seen at an angle on a white glove
  • Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia relic theca, front view on a white glove
  • Saint Hermolaus relic theca next to a ruler, about 4 cm across
Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia Relic – 1918 Jerusalem Certificate, Ex Ossibus

Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia Relic – 1918 Jerusalem Certificate, Ex Ossibus

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A historic Catholic relic identified as Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia, Priest and Martyr, accompanied by an ecclesiastical certificate issued in Jerusalem in 1918.

The handwritten Latin inscription on the certificate reads Ex ossibus Sancti Hermolai Nicomediensis, Presbyteri et Martyris, meaning “from the bones of Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia, priest and martyr.”

The certificate is dated 12 May 1918 and bears the name of Philippe Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. It records the placement of the relic in a properly closed reliquary and grants permission for it to be retained and exposed for the veneration of the faithful, according to the wording of the document.

The relic is preserved in an ornate gold-tone metal theca with a glass front. Its decorative star-shaped frame, green and red backing, and traditional relic label give it the appearance of a classic early twentieth-century Catholic devotional object.

Saint Hermolaus is traditionally associated with the early Christian community of Nicomedia and is venerated as a priest and martyr. This piece offers a tangible connection to the history of Catholic devotional practice and the tradition of documenting and preserving sacred relics.

Item Details

  • Saint: Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia

  • Title: Priest and Martyr

  • Inscription: Ex ossibus Sancti Hermolai Nicomediensis, Presbyteri et Martyris

  • Meaning: From the bones of Saint Hermolaus of Nicomedia, priest and martyr

  • Certificate date: 12 May 1918

  • Place of issue: Jerusalem

  • Ecclesiastical figure named: Philippe Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

  • Reliquary: Ornate gold-tone metal theca with glass front

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

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

Condition

The certificate displays age-related toning, folds, and signs of wear. The reliquary also shows visible signs of age and handling. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Historical Documentation

The relic is identified by its accompanying 1918 ecclesiastical certificate and the label inside the reliquary. The certificate uses the phrase ex ossibus. No independent scientific examination has been conducted 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.

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