St Maximilian Reliquary

Reliquary Medallion in silver metal containing a Relic of Saint Maximilian Martyr ( ex Ossibus ) + Episcopal Document (Coa) 19th century Theca reliquary containing a first class relic ( ex.Ossibus ) with its wax seal and intact threads, accompanied by its episcopal document of authenticity signed on August 4, 1848 by the agent of Gaspar Joseph Labis (1792-1872) Bishop of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Tournai in Belgium. Description Circular Theca reliquary in silver metal from the 19th century preciously containing the relics under glass of Saint Maximilian. The interior is decorated with a fabric background, adorned with a red and white pattern representing symmetrical stylized elements. A handwritten label in Latin indicates Sancti Maximil. M., meaning Saint Maximilian Martyr. A small relic is fixed in the center with a silver wire. On the back the bishop's red wax seal and its red silk threads guarantee its authenticity. About Born in North Africa, he was the son of a veteran of the Roman army. At 21, he was forcibly recruited into the Roman imperial army, but refused to serve, declaring: I cannot be a soldier, because I am a Christian. For his refusal to bear arms and swear an oath to the emperor, he was sentenced to death and executed by beheading on March 12, 295. He is venerated as a martyr of the faith and an example of Christian non-violence. He is often invoked as the patron saint of conscientious objectors and pacifists. This relic is well attributed to him, so it represents a testimony of faith and resistance to oppression. Condition Very good condition. The threads and the wax seal are intact. Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information concerning this beautiful object.