True Cross relic set in a cross shape on red silk in an ornate gilt and silver theca

True Cross Relic – Jerusalem Patriarchate Certificate, 2014

£590.00
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True Cross relic set in a cross shape on red silk in an ornate gilt and silver theca
  • True Cross relic set in a cross shape on red silk in an ornate gilt and silver theca
  • True Cross relic theca with pierced foliate frame, front view
  • Ornate gilt theca with True Cross relic, label Ex Ligno S. Crucis D.N.J.C.
  • 2014 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem certificate of Patriarch Fouad Twal for the True Cross relic, with the theca
  • Red wax seal on the True Cross certificate beside the back of the gilt theca
  • Full view of the 2014 Jerusalem certificate for the True Cross relic
  • True Cross relic theca on black velvet
  • True Cross relic theca held in a white glove, gilt back visible
  • Close-up of the True Cross relic arranged as a cross on red silk
  • True Cross theca held between gloved fingers
  • True Cross relic theca shown upright in a white glove
  • True Cross relic theca resting on a white glove
  • True Cross relic theca next to a ruler, about 5 cm across
  • True Cross relic set in a cross shape on red silk in an ornate gilt and silver theca
  • True Cross relic theca with pierced foliate frame, front view
  • Ornate gilt theca with True Cross relic, label Ex Ligno S. Crucis D.N.J.C.
  • 2014 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem certificate of Patriarch Fouad Twal for the True Cross relic, with the theca
  • Red wax seal on the True Cross certificate beside the back of the gilt theca
  • Full view of the 2014 Jerusalem certificate for the True Cross relic
  • True Cross relic theca on black velvet
  • True Cross relic theca held in a white glove, gilt back visible
  • Close-up of the True Cross relic arranged as a cross on red silk
  • True Cross theca held between gloved fingers
  • True Cross relic theca shown upright in a white glove
  • True Cross relic theca resting on a white glove
  • True Cross relic theca next to a ruler, about 5 cm across
True Cross Relic – Jerusalem Patriarchate Certificate, 2014

True Cross Relic – Jerusalem Patriarchate Certificate, 2014

£590.00
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A Catholic devotional relic identified by its accompanying ecclesiastical certificate as a fragment of the Most Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Latin inscription reads: Ex sacro Ligno Sanctissimae Crucis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi — “From the sacred wood of the Most Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”

The certificate was issued on 30 October 2014 under the authority of Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. The document records the placement of the relic in a properly closed metal theca and bears the ecclesiastical seal and signatures shown in the photographs.

The relic is housed in an ornate gold-tone metal reliquary with an openwork floral design. The front displays a cross against a reddish background, while the reverse features a sealing element associated with the accompanying certificate. Its traditional devotional presentation makes this a distinctive object for collectors of Catholic relics, antique-style reliquaries, and ecclesiastical memorabilia.

Historical and Devotional Significance

The True Cross holds a central place in Christian tradition as the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Relics associated with the Cross have been venerated by Christians for centuries and remain important objects of devotion and historical interest.

Item Details

  • Relic identification: Sacred wood of the Most Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

  • Latin inscription: Ex sacro Ligno Sanctissimae Crucis Domini Nostri Iesu Christi

  • Certificate date: 30 October 2014

  • Ecclesiastical authority: Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

  • Reliquary: Ornate gold-tone metal theca with decorative openwork

  • Approximate overall size: 5.5–6 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 folds and signs of handling. The reliquary has visible surface wear consistent with handling and age. Please examine all photographs carefully; they are part of the item's description.

Documentation Note

The relic is identified according to the accompanying ecclesiastical certificate. No independent scientific examination has been conducted to verify the material or provenance of the fragment.

A distinctive devotional and historical piece for collectors of Catholic relics, Christian religious artefacts, and ecclesiastical documents.

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