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I MAKE NO CLAIMS VERIFYING WHAT THIS RELIQUARY ACTUALLY CONTAINS – THERE ARE LABELS, BUT NO DESCRIPTION. THE ACTUAL RELIC IS A FREE GIFT. This is a official sealed Catholic theca with two relics identified by the labels S. ” (Saint Bavo) and “S. This small antique is approximately from the mid to late 19th century. It is encased in a silver tested at approximately. The back is smooth. The original wax seal and threads are intact, thus preserving its authenticity and significance. Please examine pictures carefully and feel free to request more pictures or ask any questions. Saint Bavo of Ghent c. 589- 654, originally named Allowin, was a 7th-century Frankish nobleman who transformed from a wild, undisciplined soldier into a revered hermit and saint. He is primarily known as the patron saint of Ghent, Belgium, and Haarlem, the Netherlands, as well as the patron saint of falconry. Bavo distributed his vast wealth and possessions to the poor. To atone for this sin, he had the man lead him by a chain to the town jail as a form of public reparations. A ministry was renamed Saint Bavo’s Abbey in his honor. When the abbey was later destroyed in 1540, his relics were moved to the Church of St. John, which eventually became Saint Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent. Saint Cornelius was Pope from 251 to 253 AD. He is the 21st Pope. He is famous for his battle against the Novatianist heresy and for his friendship with St. Because he died in exile due to Roman persecution, he is venerated as a martyr. He is primarily remembered for his compassion toward “fallen” Christians and his friendship with Saint Cyprian of Carthage. He is the patron saint of cattle and domestic animals. His feast day is September 16th.

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