Saint Paul of Thebes Relic – Jerusalem Certificate, 1919

An antique Catholic relic identified as being associated with Saint Paul of Thebes (Saint Paul the First Hermit), accompanied by an ecclesiastical certificate issued in Jerusalem in 1919.

Saint Paul of Thebes is venerated in Christian tradition as one of the earliest Christian hermits. According to tradition, he withdrew into the Egyptian desert to live a life of prayer, solitude, and devotion to God. He became an enduring symbol of asceticism and contemplative spirituality.

Historical Certificate

The accompanying Latin certificate bears the name of Philippus Maria Camassei, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and is dated 21 May 1919. The handwritten Latin text appears to identify the relic as associated with Saint Paul of Thebes, the hermit. The relic is presented in an ornate, silver-tone metal theca with an elaborate openwork decorative frame.

The original certificate, with its ecclesiastical seal and handwritten signatures, is an important part of the item's historical presentation and is included as shown in the photographs.

Item Details

• Saint: Saint Paul of Thebes, also known as Saint Paul the First Hermit

• Relic identification: Identified by the accompanying Latin inscription and ecclesiastical certificate

• Certificate date: 21 May 1919

• Ecclesiastical document: Issued under the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

• Reliquary: Ornate silver-tone metal frame with decorative openwork

• Approximate size: To be confirmed by measurement

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

Condition

The certificate displays age-related wear, folds, and discoloration. The reliquary also shows visible surface wear consistent with an older devotional object. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

A Note on Documentation

The saint's identification is based on the accompanying inscription and certificate. No independent scientific examination has been conducted to verify the fragment's material composition or provenance.

This is a distinctive historical Catholic devotional object for collectors of antique relics, ecclesiastical documents, and Christian religious artefacts.