{"product_id":"saint-nicholas-myra-relic-1938","title":"Saint Nicholas of Myra Relic – Ex Phalange Digiti, 1938 Certificate","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare historical Catholic relic identified by its accompanying ecclesiastical certificate as a relic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Nicholas of Myra, Bishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Latin wording on the certificate appears to read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eex phalange digiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — “from a finger phalanx.” The relic is presented in a traditional wooden reliquary, fitted with a glazed viewing window and decorative gold-tone trim. The label inside reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolai Myr. Episcop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — an abbreviation identifying Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying certificate was issued in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBari on 20 April 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under the authority of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcellus Mimmi, Archbishop of Bari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It records the recognition and placement of the relic in its reliquary and bears an ecclesiastical seal and handwritten signatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Nicholas of Myra is one of the most widely venerated saints in Christianity. Remembered for his charity, pastoral care, and generosity, he became an important figure in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Nicholas of Myra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcclesiastical title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelic identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Described in the accompanying certificate as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eex phalange digiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — from a finger phalanx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 April 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Archbishop of Bari, Marcellus Mimmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliquary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wooden case with glazed front and decorative trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The relic in its reliquary and the original certificate shown in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certificate shows age-related folds, discoloration, and handling wear. The wooden reliquary and its fittings also show signs of age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe identification and description of the relic are based on the accompanying ecclesiastical certificate and the label visible inside the reliquary. No independent scientific examination has been conducted to verify the fragment's material composition or provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive historical devotional object for collectors of Catholic relics, ecclesiastical history, and antique religious artefacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59226356646223,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-10-23_02-01-57.jpg?v=1792710253","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/saint-nicholas-myra-relic-1938","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}