Description: This is a antique copper theca with silver front,inside a relic of Saint Justin Martyr. The first letters were originally written in red ink, which has discolored or disappeared completely over the years.Relic in place and wax seal and threads intact.Sealed with the seal of Louis-Joseph Delebecque (1796–1864) who was the 21st bishop of Ghent, in Belgium. Comes with it’s original document signed in 1859.Comes from a convent in Belgium. Diameter 1,3 inch. Shipping and handling US$ 27,00 by insured priority mail and tracking number. All my items are securely packet, to avoid all possible damage. Our Non Paying Buyer process is now automatically managed by Ebay. The process starts four days after auction end and closes as soon as payment is received. Please contact me if you have any questions. Items cannot be returned! As per Ebay policy,this reliquary does not contain human remains but only objects of devotion. The auction is for the theca, the relic is a gift. Please be carefull when buying relics online. Fake relics are increasingly more and more of a problem. Most of the relics I sell are from convents in Belgium and Italy. I have been collecting relics for more than 25 years. I consider myself an expert. Please contact me if you have any questions. I ony sell antique items and no copie or new made fakes! Please see my other auctions for more vestments,reliquary’s, relic’s and antique catholic items. Louis-Joseph Delebecque (1796–1864) was the 21st bishop of Ghent, in Belgium, from November 1838 until his death. Delebecque was born in Ypres on 7 December 1796. In 1831 he was appointed professor of dogmatics at the Major Seminary of Ghent, leaving in 1833 to take up a position as secretary to Mgr Franciscus Renatus Boussen, administrator apostolic of West Flanders (and from 1834 bishop of the reconstituted diocese of Bruges). In September 1833 he was appointed president of the Major Seminary, Bruges. Appointed as bishop of Ghent on 13 September 1838, he was consecrated on 4 November. On 21 December 1838, he prohibited the clergy of his diocese from any involvement with periodicals disseminating the democratic ideas of Lamennais. This is thought to have had an impact on the outcome of the legislative elections of 1839. Other measures taken included the setting up of a synodal council for clerical appointments, the drawing up of new statutes for the diocesan clergy and the cathedral chapter, encouraging the establishment of Sunday schools, and the publication of a new edition of the propers of saints of the diocese. In 1839 he founded a normal school in Sint-Niklaas to train primary teachers, and between 1839 and 1862 he founded diocesan secondary schools in eight towns in East Flanders. He became involved in attempts to reform philosophy teaching at the Catholic University of Leuven. In September 1856 he caused consternation with a pastoral letter advising parents against sending their children to the University of Ghent, given its non-Catholic academic climate, and warning against the secular ethos of some secondary schools. The controversy to which this gave rise is thought to have helped the Liberal Party to victory in the 1857 elections.He submitted his resignation in 1858, but was convinced to remain in his position. He supported the papal promulgation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, and in 1859 reintroduced Peter's Pence in his diocese. He also encouraged lay apostolates for the sick and the poor, as well as for doctrinal instruction, and was active in relieving food shortages during the potato blight of 1846–1848. He died in Ghent on 2 October 1864. Saint Justin Martyr Also known as Justin the Philosopher Justin of Nablus Memorial 1 June formerly 14 April Profile Pagan philosopher who converted at age 30 by reading the Scriptures and witnessing the heroism and faith of martyrs. Used his philosophical and oratorical skills to dispute with pagans and explain the faith, becoming one of the first great Christian apologists. He opened a school of public debate in Rome, Italy. All this naturally brought him to the attention of the authorities, and he died a martyr. Born c.100 at Flavia Neapolis, Judaea province, Roman Empire (modern Nablus, Palestine) Died beheaded in 165 at Rome, Italy relics in the Capuchin church, Rome Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage apologists lecturers orators philosophers speakers Rocca Sinibalda, Italy
Price: 855 USD
Location: Amsterdam
End Time: 2025-01-30T13:24:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 27 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Religion: Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Handmade: Yes
