Reliquary Important Relic Saint Bernard of Clairvaux + Wax Seal

This remarkable 19th-century reliquary holds Important relics of:
 
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - Doctor of the Church, Doctor Mellifluus, Last of the Fathers, Confessor, Abbot
 
Bernard of Clairvaux,
O.Cist. (Latin: Bernardus Claraevallensis; 1090 – 20 August 1153), venerated as Saint Bernard, was an abbot, mystic, co-founder of the Knights Templar, and a major leader in the reform of the Benedictines through the nascent Cistercian Order.
Bernard was sent to found Clairvaux Abbey only a few years after becoming a monk at Cîteaux. In 1128, Bernard attended the Council of Troyes, at which he traced the outlines of the Rule.
 
Reliquary:
The relic is housed in a simple yet elegant oval brass reliquary with an aged patina that enhances its historical charm. It is securely enclosed beneath its original glass and displays a red silk background surrounded by silver bullion thread.
At the back of the reliquary, we find the Episcopal’ s wax seal of His Eminence Cardinal Costantino Patrizi Naro, Dean of the College of Cardinals, holding the threads together and guaranteeing the authenticity of this holy relic.
 
Provenance:
Private Italian collection
Condition:
This piece is in excellent condition for its age, with all elements preserved intact, including the wax seal and threads. 
Measurements:
Height: Approx. 3 cm
Width: Approx. 3 cm
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