Reliquary “ex Ossibus” - Saint Paul - Apostle - Relic

Second half of the 19th century France Sublime “Ex Ossibus” reliquary of Saint Paul, apostle Episcopal seal present and sons intact. Brass reliquary decorated with Mitre, ciborium, etc... History of Saint Paul (linked to Saint Peter): Saint Peter and Saint Paul: they cannot be separated. They are the two pillars of the Church and Tradition has never celebrated one without the other. The Roman Church is the Church of Peter and Paul. Peter was Galilean, recognized by his accent, a fisherman living in Capernaum on the shores of Lake Tiberias. Paul was a Jew of the diaspora, from Tarsus in Asia Minor, but a Pharisee and, what is most original, a Roman citizen. Both will see their lives turned upside down by the irruption of a man who tells them: “Follow me. Your name will be Pierre.” or “Saul, why do you persecute me?” Simon, now Peter, leaves his nets and his wife to follow the rabbi. Saul, now Paul, puts himself at the disposal of the apostles. Peter receives from the Holy Spirit the revelation of the mystery hidden since the foundation of the world: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Paul, delighted to heaven, hears words that cannot be repeated with human words. Peter denies when his master is arrested, but he returns: "Lord, you know everything, you know well that I love you." Paul, persecutor of the first Christians, gives himself to Christ: "It is no longer I who live, it is Christ who lives in me." Peter receives the charge of shepherding the flock of the Church: “You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church.” Paul becomes the apostle of the pagans. For the Master, Peter will die crucified and Paul beheaded. Dimensions: Total height: 8.5 cm Width: 6.5 cm