Saint Patrick of Ireland Relic – 1919 Ecclesiastical Certificate, Ex Ossibus

A historic Catholic relic identified as Saint Patrick of Ireland, the beloved missionary bishop traditionally associated with bringing Christianity to Ireland. This devotional object is accompanied by an ecclesiastical certificate dated 19 May 1919, issued in Jerusalem under the name of Philippe Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

The handwritten Latin inscription identifies the relic as Ex ossibus Sancti Patricii Hiberniae, Episcopi et Confessoris — “from the bones of Saint Patrick of Ireland, Bishop and Confessor.”

The certificate records that the relic was reverently placed in a small reliquary, closed and sealed for the veneration of the faithful. The reliquary features an ornate star-shaped metal frame, a glass viewing window, red and gold-toned interior detailing, and a label identifying Saint Patrick.

Saint Patrick is one of Ireland’s most celebrated patron saints. His missionary work and enduring legacy have made him an important figure in Irish Christian history and Catholic devotion. This piece brings together a devotional relic, an early twentieth-century ecclesiastical document, and a traditional reliquary.

Item Details

• Saint: Saint Patrick of Ireland

• Identification on certificate: Ex ossibus Sancti Patricii Hiberniae, Episcopi et Confessoris

• Meaning: From the bones of Saint Patrick of Ireland, Bishop and Confessor

• Certificate date: 19 May 1919

• Place of issue: Jerusalem

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

• Reliquary: Ornate star-shaped metal case with glass front

• Approximate size: Approximately 3.5–4 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 shows age-related toning, folds, and wear. The reliquary also shows signs of age and handling. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Historical Documentation

The relic is identified by its accompanying 1919 ecclesiastical certificate and the label visible 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.