Antique reliquary relic Apostles,Evangelsts,Saints,Martyrs,Jesus,Saint Nicholas

Description: This is a antique wooden shrine, painted in a marble motif, and some parts gilted.Only the cross on top is missing.Inside in the centre relics of Saint Louis of Toulouse, this one comes with its original document. The others 10 thecas have no document. The others are (theca 1) a relic of the True Cross of our Lord Jesus (theca 2) the Evangelists John, Luke,Mark and Matthew.(theca 3) Pope Saint Gregory the Great,Saint Jerome,Saint Basil the Great,Pope Saint Leo the Great and Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio (theca 4) Saint Vitalis.M, Saint Sebastian.M, Saint Vincentius.M, Saint Viti.M, Saint valeriani.M, Saint Venatius.M, and two I can not read. (theca 5) 10 Apostles: Saint Simon, Bartholome, Philip, Andrew, Thomas, Thadeas, Barnabae, Jac Maj, Matthew, Jac Min (theca 6) Saint Catherine V.M, Saint Agnes V.M, Saint Cecillia V.M, Saint Eusebia V.M, and two I can not read.(theca 7) Saint Charles Borromeo,Saint Ansuin.E, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria,Saint Anselm of Canterbury,Saint Nicholas of Myra,Saint Blaise, B. Alex.Sa...P, and saint Anthony.E. (theca 8) Saint John the Baptist, Ex Subucula B.M.V (from the clothing of the Virgin Mary) Saint Joachim,Saint Anne,Saint Elizabeth of the Visitation and Saint Joseph. (theca 9) Saint Peter Nolasco, Saint Clare.V, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Joseph of Cuppertino, Saint Andrew Avellino,Saint Camillus of Lellis, Saint Peter of Alcántara, Saint Francis of Assisi, and two I can not read.(theca 10) Saint Paul the Aposle and Saint Peter the Apostle.All relics are in place and wax seal and threads are intact.Comes from a convent in Italy.Measures 11,5 inch wide, 20,8 inch high and 5,5 inch deep.Shipping and handling US$ 92,00 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. As per Ebay policy,this reliquary does not contain human remains but only objects of devotion. 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. Please contact me if you have any questions. Items cannot be returned! Please see my other auctions for more antique catholic items Of the Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to several Church historians of the 4th and 5th century, the True Cross was discovered in 325 AD when Emperor Constantine the Great ordered the removal of a pagan temple built by Hadrian over the site of the Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre. Beneath the structure, in an old cistern, three crosses, the title with the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews", and three nails were found. In the presence of the Empress Helena, mother of Constantine, the Cross of Christ was identified by the 'titulus' and the nail holes, and later confirmed by a miracle. It was laid upon a sick woman who was immediately miraculously cured. Already in 349 AD, St. Cyril, bishop of Jerusalem, stated that the True Cross "has been distributed, fragment by fragment, from this spot (Jerusalem) and has already nearly filled the world", confirming the early practise of distributing tiny particles of the Most Holy Wood. When St. Paulinus of Nola sent one to a friend in ca. 401 AD, he wrote: "Receive a great gift in a little case and take this segment as an armament against the perils of the present and a pledge of everlasting safety". He stressed that "even the smallest particle bears in it the whole power of the Cross of Christ". Saint Louis of Toulouse Also known as Louis of Anjou Louis of Angio Louis of Brignoles Ludwig of… Ludovico d’Angiò Luis… Memorial 19 August Profile Born to the nobility, the son of Charles II of Anjou, king of Naples. Great-nephew of Saint Louis IX, and of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Grew up in Provence (in modern France). Spent seven years as a hostage for his father at Barcelona and Tarragona in Spain. Ordained at age 23. Friar Minor. Reluctant bishop of Toulouse, France for the last six months of his life. Born 9 February 1274 at Nocera, Italy Died 19 August 1297 at Brignolles, Italy of natural causes some relics in Valencia, Spain some relics in the Franciscan church of the Cordeliers in Marseille, France Canonized 7 April 1317 by Pope John XXII Patronage against fatigue Naples, Italy Valencia, Spain Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, California Toulouse, France bid Saint Matthew the Apostle Also known as Levi Apostle of Ethiopia Matthew the Evangelist Memorial 21 September (Western calendar) 16 November (Eastern calendar) 6 May (translation of his relics) Profile Son of Alphaeus, he lived at Capenaum on Lake Genesareth. He was a Roman tax collector, a position equated with collaboration with the enemy by those from whom he collected taxes. Jesus’ contemporaries were surprised to see the Christ with a traitor, but Jesus explained that he had come “not to call the just, but sinners.” Matthew’s Gospel is given pride of place in the canon of the New Testament, and was written to convince Jewish readers that their anticipated Messiah had come in the person of Jesus. He preached among the Jews for 15 years; his audiences may have included the Jewish enclave in Ethiopia, and places in the East. Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage accountants (traditional, and proclaimed for those in Italy on 6 August 1954 by Pope Pius XII) bankers bookkeepers currency exchanges customs officers financial officers (traditional, and proclaimed on 10 April 1934 by Pope Pius XXII) guards money changers money managers security forces security guards stock brokers tax collectors (traditional, and proclaimed for Italian tax collectors on 27 November 1964 by Pope Paul VI) Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers Saint John the Apostle Also known as Apostle of Charity Beloved Apostle Beloved Disciple Giovanni Evangelista John the Beloved John the Divine John the Evangelist John the Gospeller John the Theologian Memorial 27 December (Roman Catholic) 8 May (Greek Orthodox) 6 May (before the Latin gate) Profile Son of Zebedee and Salome. Fisherman. Brother of Saint James the Greater, and called one of the Sons of Thunder. Disciple of Saint John the Baptist. Friend of Saint Peter the Apostle. Called by Jesus during the first year of His ministry, and traveled everywhere with Him, becoming so close as to be known as the beloved disciple. Took part in the Last Supper. The only one of the Twelve not to forsake the Saviour in the hour of His Passion, standing at the foot of the cross. Made guardian of Our Lady by Jesus, and he took her into his home. Upon hearing of the Resurrection, he was the first to reach the tomb; when he met the risen Lord at the lake of Tiberias, he was the first to recognize Him. During the era of the new Church, he worked in Jerusalem and at Ephesus. During Jesus’ ministry, he tried to block a Samaritan from their group, but Jesus explained the open nature of the new Way, and he worked on that principle to found churches in Asia Minor and baptizing converts in Samaria. Imprisoned with Peter for preaching after Pentecost. Wrote the fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and possibly the Book of Revelation. Survived all his fellow apostles. Traditional stories: · Emperor Dometian had him brought to Rome, beaten, poisoned, and thrown into a cauldron of boiling oil, but he stepped out unharmed and was banished to Patmos instead. This is commemorated by the feast of Saint John before the Latin Gate. · When John was en route to preach in Asia, his ship was wrecked in a storm; all but John were cast ashore. John was assumed dead, but two weeks later the waves cast him ashore alive at the feet of his disciple Prochoros. · When John denounced idol worship as demonic, followers of Artemis stoned him; the rocks turned and hit the throwers. · He prayed in a temple of Artemis; fire from heaven killed 200 men who worshipped the idol. When the remaining group begged for mercy, he raised the 200 from the dead; they all converted and were baptized. · Drove out a demon who had lived in a pagan temple for 249 years. · Aboard ship, he purified vessels of sea water for drinking. · Ceonops, a magician, pretended to bring three dead people come to life; the “people” were actually demons who mimicked people so the magician could turn people away from Christ. Through prayer, John caused the magician to drown and the demons to vanish. · Once a year his grave gave off a fragrant dust that cured the sick. Died c.101 at Ephesus (in modern Turkey) a church was built over his tomb, which was later converted to a mosque Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against burns against epilepsy against foot problems against hailstorms against poisoning burn victims arms manufacturers art dealers artists authors basket makers bookbinders booksellers publishers butchers candle makers compositors Pope Saint Gregory the Great Also known as Gregory I Gregory Dialogos Gregory the Dialogist Father of the Fathers Gregorius I Magnus Memorial 3 September (primary, based on his ascension to the papacy) 12 March (in Rome, Italy at his grave in Saint Peter’s Basilica; some Protestant and Orthodox calendars) 25 January (translation of relics to the Jesuit church of São Roque in Lisbon, Portugal) 21 August (Ordinary Form, 1962 missal) 26 March (translation of relics to Gaul) 11 July (translation of relics to Soissons, France) 20 July (translation of relics to Cluny) 4 September (Paulines) 22 September (translation of relics to Melun) 13 March (Armenian calendar) 19 March on some calendars 30 March on some calendars 2 September on some calendars 15 October on some calendars Profile Son of Gordianus, a Roman regionarius, and Saint Silvia of Rome. Nephew of Saint Emiliana and Saint Tarsilla. Great-grandson of Pope Saint Felix III. Educated by the finest teachers in Rome, Italy. Prefect of Rome for a year, then he sold his possessions, turned his home into a Benedictine monastery, and used his money to build six monasteries in Sicily and one in Rome. Benedictine monk. Upon seeing English children being sold in the Roman Forum, he became a missionary to England. Elected 64th Pope by unanimous acclamation on 3 September 590, the first monk to be chosen. Sent Saint Augustine of Canterbury and a company of monks to evangelize England, and other missionaries to France, Spain, and Africa. Collected the melodies and plain chant so associated with him that they are now known as Gregorian Chants. One of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. Wrote seminal works on the Mass and Divine Office, several of them dictated to his secretary, Saint Peter the Deacon. Born c.540 at Rome, Italy Papal Ascension 3 September 590 Died 12 March 604 at Rome, Italy of natural causes Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against gout against plague choir boys choristers educators masons musicians papacy Popes scholars schoolchildren singers stone masons stonecutters students Saint Jerome Also known as Eusebius Hieronymus Sophronius Girolamo Hieronymus Jerom Man of the Bible Memorial 30 September 15 June (Eastern calendar) 9 May (translation of relics) Profile Born to a rich pagan family, Jerome led a wild and misspent youth. Studied in Rome, Italy, and became a lawyer. He converted and joined the Church in theory, and was baptised in 365, but it was only when he began his study of theology that he had a true conversion and the faith became integral to his life. He became a monk, then, needing isolation for his study of Scripture, he lived for years as a hermit in the Syrian deserts. There he is reported to have drawn a thorn from a lion‘s paw; the animal stayed loyally at his side for years. Priest. Student of Saint Gregory of Nazianzen. Secretary to Pope Damasus I who commissioned Jerome to revise the Latin text of the Bible. The result was 30 years of work which we know as the Vulgate translation, the standard Latin version for over a millenia, and which is still in use today. Friend and teacher of Saint Paula, Saint Marcella, and Saint Eustochium, an association that led to so much gossip that Jerome left Rome to return to desert solitude. He lived his last 34 years in the Holy Land as a semi-recluse, writing and translating works of history, biography, the writings of Origen, and much more. Doctor of the Church and Father of the Church. Since his own time, he has been associated in the popular mind with scrolls, writing, cataloging, translating, which led to those who work in such fields taking him as their patron – a man who knew their lives and problems. Born 347 at Strido, Dalmatia Died 419 of natural causes interred in Bethlehem relics at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, Italy Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage archeologists archivists Bible scholars librarians libraries scholars schoolchildren students translators Saint Basil the Great Also known as Basil of Caesarea Father of Eastern Monasticism Memorial 2 January (Roman Catholic; Anglican Church; Lutheran Church) 15 January (Coptic Orthodox Church; Ethiopian Orthodox) 30 January (Eastern Orthodox; Byzantine Rite as part of the Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs 14 June (Episcopal Church; Roman Catholic prior to 1969; based on the date he was consecrated a bishop) 1 January (1955 Dominican martyrology) Profile Born to the nobility, his was a pious family – his mother, father, and four of his nine siblings were canonized, including Saint Gregory of Nyssa. Grandson of Saint Macrina the Elder. As a youth Basil was noted for organizing famine relief, and for working in the kitchens himself, quite unusual for a young noble. He studied in Constantinople and Athens with his friend Saint Gregory Nazianus. Ran a school of oratory and law in Caesarea. Basil was so successful, so sought after as a speaker, that he was tempted by pride. Fearful that it would overtake his piety, he sold all that he had, gave away the money, and became a priest and monk. Founded monasteries and drew up rules for monks living in the desert; he is considered as key to the founding of eastern monasticism as Saint Benedict of Nursia was to the west. Bishop and Archbishop of Caesarea. Conducted Mass and preached to the crowds twice each day. Fought Arianism. Greek Doctor of the Church. Father of the Church. Born 329 at Caesarea, Asia Minor (modern Turkey) Died 1 January 379 at Caesarea, Asia Minor (modern Turkey) of natural causes Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage · hospital administrators · monks (especially of the Eastern Rites) · reformers · Cappadocia · Russia Pope Saint Leo the Great Also known as Leo I Memorial 10 November formerly 11 April Profile Born to the Italian nobility. Strong student, especially in scripture and theology. Priest. Eloquent writer and homilist. Pope from 440 to 461 during the time of the invasion of Attila the Hun. When Attila marched on Rome, Leo went out to meet him and pleaded for him to leave. As Leo spoke, Attila saw the vision of a man in priestly robes, carrying a bare sword, and threatening to kill the invader if he did not obey Leo; Attila left. As Leo had a great devotion to Saint Peter the Apostle, it is generally believed the first pope was the visionary opponent to the Huns. When Genseric invaded Rome, Leo’s sanctity and eloquence saved the city again. Called the Council of Chalcedon to condemn heresies of the day. Fought Nestorianism, Monophysitism, Manichaeism, and Pelagianism. Built churches. Wrote letters and sermons encouraging and teaching his flock, many of which survive today; it is for these writings that Leo was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1574. Born c.400 at Tuscany, Italy Papal Ascension 29 September 440 Died 11 April 461 at Rome, Italy Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage choristers musicians Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio Also known as Seraphic Doctor of the Church the Devout Doctor Doctor Seraphicus Memorial 15 July Profile Healed from a childhood disease through the prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi. Bonaventure joined the Order of Friars Minor at age 22. Studied theology and philosophy in Paris, France, and later taught there. Friend of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Doctor of Theology. Friend of King Saint Louis IX. General of the Franciscan Order at 35. Bishop of Albano, Italy, chosen by Pope Gregory X. Cardinal. Wrote commentaries on the Scriptures, text-books in theology and philosophy, and a biography of Saint Francis. Doctor of the Church. Pope Clement IV chose him to be Archbishop of York, England, but Bonaventure begged off, claiming to be inadequate to the office. Spoke at the Council of Lyons, but died before its close. Born 1221 at Bagnoregio, Tuscany, Italy Died 15 July 1274 at Lyon, France of natural causes Canonized 14 April 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV Patronage against intestinal problems Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Cochiti Indian Pueblo Lyon, France Saint Bonaventure University, New York Saint Sebastian Memorial 20 January 18 December (Orthodox calendar) Profile Son of a wealthy Roman family. Educated in Milan. Officer of the Imperial Roman army, and captain of the guard. Favorite of Diocletian. During Diocletian‘s persecution of the Christians, Sebastian visited them in prison, bringing supplies and comfort. Reported to have healed the wife of a brother soldier by making the Sign of the Cross over her. Converted soldiers and a governor to Christianity. Charged as a Christian, Sebastian was tied to a tree, shot with arrows, and left for dead. He survived, and with the help of Saint Irene, recovered, and returned to preach to Diocletian. The emperor then had him beaten to death. During the 14th century, the random nature of infection with the Black Death caused people to liken the plague to their villages being shot by an army of nature’s archers. In desperation, they prayed for the intercession of a saint associated with archers, and Saint Sebastian became associated with the plague. Born at Narbonne, Gaul (part of modern France) Died shot with arrows c.288 at Rome, Italy Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against cattle disease against epidemics against plague against diseased cattle burial societies dying people plague victims against enemies of religion archers armourers arrowsmiths athletes bookbinders boxers corn chandlers fighters fletchers gardeners gunsmiths hardware stores Saint Charles Borromeo Also known as Apostle to the Council of Trent Carlo Borromeo Father of the Clergy Memorial 4 November formerly 5 November 3 November (Milan, Italy) Profile Born to a wealthy, noble family, the third of six children, son of Count Giberto II Borromeo and Margherita de’ Medici. Nephew of Pope Pius IV. Suffered with a speech impediment. Studied in Milan, and at the University of Pavia, studying at one point under the future Pope Gregory XIII. Civil and canon lawyer at age 21. Cleric at Milan, taking the habit on 13 October 1547. Abbot commendatario of San Felino e San Graziano abbey in Arona, Italy, on 20 November 1547. Abbot commendatario of San Silano di Romagnano abbey on 10 May 1558. Prior commendatario of San Maria di Calvenzano abbey on 8 December 1558. Protonotary apostolic participantium and referendary of the papal court to Pope Pius IV on 13 January 1560. Member of the counsulta for the administration of the Papal States on 22 January 1560. Appointed abbot commendatario of Nonatola, San Gallo di Moggio, Serravalle della Follina, San Stefano del Corno, an abbey in Portugal, and an abbey in Flanders, Belgium on 27 January 1560. Created cardinal on 31 January 1560 at age 22. Apostolic administrator of Milan, Italy on 8 February 1560. Papal legate to Bologna and Romandiola for two years beginning on 26 April 1560. Deacon on 21 December 1560. Vatican Secretary of State. Governor of Civita Castellana,Italy in 1561. Governor of Ancona on 1 June 1561. Made an honorary citizen of Rome, Italy on 1 July 1561. Founded the Accademia Vaticana in 1562. Governor of Spoleto, Italy on 1 December 1562. Ordained on 4 September 1563. Helped re-open the Council of Trent, and participated in its sessions during 1562 and 1563. Named prince of Orta in 1563. Member of the Congregation of the Holy Office. Bishop of Milan on 7 December 1563. President of the commission of theologians charged by the pope to elaborate the Catechismus Romanus. Worked on the revision of the Missal and Breviary. Member of a commission to reform church music. Archbishop of Milan on 12 May 1564. Governor of Terracina, Italy on 3 June 1564. Archpriest of the patriarchal Liberian basilica in Rome in October 1564. Count of the Palatine in 1564. Prefect of the Tridentine Council from 1564 until September 1565. Papal legate in Bologna, Romandiola, legate a latere, and vicar general in spiritualibus of all Italy on 17 August 1565. Grand penitentiary on 7 November 1565. Participated in the conclave of cardinals in 1565 to 1566 that chose Pope Pius V; he asked the new pope to take the name. Protector of the Swiss Catholic cantons; he visited them all several times worked for the spiritual reform of both clergy and laymen. Due to his enforcement of strict ecclesiastical discipline, some disgruntled monks in the Order of the Humiliati hired a lay brother to murder him on the evening of 26 October 1569; he was shot at, but was not hit. Participated in the conclave in 1572 that chose Pope Gregory XIII. Member of the Apostolic Penitentiary in May 1572. Worked with the sick, and helped bury the dead during the plague outbreak in Milan in 1576. Established the Oblates of Saint Ambrose on 26 April 1578. Teacher, confessor and parish priest to Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, giving him his first communion on 22 July 1580. To help the Swiss Catholics he founded the Collegium Helveticum. Saint Charles spent his life and fortune in the service of the people of his diocese. He directed and fervently enforced the decrees of the Council of Trent, fought tirelessly for peace in the wake of the storm caused by Martin Luther, founded schools for the poor, seminaries for clerics, hospitals for the sick, conducted synods, instituted children‘s Sunday school, did great public and private penance, and worked among the sick and dying, leading his people by example. Born morning of Wednesday 2 October 1538 in the castle at Aron, diocese of Novara, Italy Died 8:30pm on 3 November 1584 of a fever at Milan, Italy his will named the Hospital Maggiore of Milan as his heir buried in the metropolitan cathedral of Milan relics transferred to a chapel built by Count Renato Borromeo in piazza San Maria Podone, Milan on 21 September 1751 Beatified 1602 by Pope Clement VIII Canonized 1 November 1610 by Pope Paul V Patronage against abdominal pain against colic against intestinal disorders against stomach diseases against ulcers apple orchards bishops catechism writers catechists catechumens Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Also known as Athanasius of Egypt Athanasius the Great Champion of Christ’s Divinity Champion of Orthodoxy Father of Orthodoxy Greek Doctor of the Church Holy Hierarch Pillar of the Church Memorial 2 May Profile Studied the classics and theology in Alexandria, Egypt. Deacon, secretary, and student of bishop Alexander of Alexandria. Attended the Council of Nicea in 325 where he fought for the defeat of Arianism and acceptance of the divinity of Jesus. Formulated the doctrine of homo-ousianism which says that Christ is the same substance as the Father; Arianism taught that Christ was different from and a creation of the Father, a creature and not part of God. Bishop of Alexandria c.328; he served for 46 years. When the dispute over Arianism spilled over from theology to politics, Athanasius got exiled five times, spending more than a third of his episcopate in exile. Biographer of Saint Anthony the Abbot and Saint Potamon of Heraclea. Confessor of the faith and Doctor of the Church, he fought for the acceptance of the Nicene Creed. Born c.295 at Alexandria, Egypt Died 2 May 373 at Alexandria, Egypt of natural causes relics in San Croce, Venice, Italy Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against migraines Bellante, Italy Saint Anselm of Canterbury Also known as Anselm of Aosta Anselmo d’Aosta Anselmo of Canterbury Doctor of Scholasticism Memorial 21 April Profile Born to the Italian nobility. After a childhood devoted to piety and study, at age 15 Anselm wanted to enter religious life, but his father Gondulf prevented it, and Anselm became rather worldly for several years. Upon the death of his mother, Ermenberge, Anselm argued with his father, fled to France in 1056, and became a Benedictine monk at Bec, Normandy in 1060. He studied under and succeeded Lanfranc as prior of the house in 1063. Abbot of the house in 1078. Because of the physical closeness and political connections, there was frequent travel and communication between Normandy and England, and Anselm was in repeated contact with Church officials in England. He was chosen as reluctant Archbishop of Canterbury, England in 1092; officials had to wait until he too sick to argue in order to get him to agree. As bishop he fought King William Rufus’s encroachment on ecclesiastical rights and the independence of the Church, refused to pay bribes to take over as bishop, and was exiled for his efforts. He travelled to Rome, Italy and spent part of his exile as an advisor to Pope Blessed Urban II, obtaining the pope‘s support for returning to England and conducting Church business without the king‘s interference. He resolved theological doubts of the Italo-Greek bishops at Council of Bari in 1098. In 1100 King Henry II invited Anselm to return to England, but they disputed over lay investiture, and Anselm was exiled again only to return in 1106 when Henry agreed not to interfere with the selection of Church officials. Anselm opposed slavery, and obtained English legislation prohibiting the sale of men. He strongly supported celibate clergy, and approved the addition of several saints to the liturgical calendar of England. Anselm was one of the great philosophers and theologians of the middle ages, and a noted theological writer. He was far more at home in the monastery than in political circles, but still managed to improve the position of the Church in England. Counsellor to Pope Gregory VII. Chosen a Doctor of the Church in 1720 by Pope Clement XI. Born 1033 at Aosta, Piedmont, Italy Died Holy Wednesday 21 April 1109 at Canterbury, Kent, England body believed to be in the cathedral church at Canterbury Canonized 1492 by Pope Alexander IV Patronage Canterbury, England in Italy Aosta Turin Saint Nicholas of Myra Also known as Nicholas of Bari Nicholas of Lpnenskij Nicholas of Lipno Nicholas of Sarajskij Nicholas the Miracle Worker Klaus… Mikulas… Nikolai… Nicolaas… Nicolas… Niklaas… Niklas… Nikolaus… Santa Claus Memorial 6 December 22 May (translation of relics (9 May on the Julian calendar)) Profile Priest. Abbot. Bishop of Myra, Lycia (modern Turkey). Generous to the poor, and special protector of the innocent and wronged. Many stories grew up around him prior to his becoming associated with Santa Claus. Some examples · Upon hearing that a local man had fallen on such hard times that he was planning to sell his daughters into prostitution, Nicholas went by night to the house and threw three bags of gold in through the window, saving the girls from an evil life. These three bags, gold generously given in time of trouble, became the three golden balls that indicate a pawn broker’s shop. · He raised to life three young boys who had been murdered and pickled in a barrel of brine to hide the crime. These stories led to his patronage of children in general, and of barrel-makers besides. · Induced some thieves to return their plunder. This explains his protection against theft and robbery, and his patronage of them – he’s not helping them steal, but to repent and change. In the past, thieves have been known as Saint Nicholas’ clerks or Knights of Saint Nicholas. · During a voyage to the Holy Lands, a fierce storm blew up, threatening the ship. He prayed about it, and the storm calmed – hence the patronage of sailors and those like dockworkers who work on the sea. Died c.346 at Myra, Lycia (in modern Turkey) of natural causes relics believed to be at Bari, Italy Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against famine against fire against imprisonment against robberies against robbers against storms at sea against sterility against thefts altar servers archers boys brides captives children choir boys girls happy marriages lawsuits lost unjustly Saint Blaise Also known as Biagio Blase Blasius Blasien Memorial 3 February Profile Physician. Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. Lived in a cave on Mount Argeus. Healer of men and animals; according to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for help, but would never disturb him at prayer. Agricola, governor of Cappadocia, came to Sebaste to persecute Christians. His huntsmen went into the forests of Argeus to find wild animals for the arena games, and found many waiting outside Blaise’s cave. Discovered in prayer, Blaise was arrested, and Agricola tried to get him to recant his faith. While in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the blessing of throats on Blaise’s feast day. Thrown into a lake to drown, Blaise stood on the surface and invited his persecutors to walk out and prove the power of their gods; they drowned. When he returned to land, he was martyred by being beaten, his flesh torn with wool combs (which led to his association with and patronage of those involved in the wool trade), and then beheading. Blaise has been extremely popular for centuries in both the Eastern and Western Churches. In 1222 the Council of Oxford prohibited servile labour in England on his feast. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers Born Armenian Died flesh torn by iron wool-combs, then beheaded c.316 Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage against angina against asthma against bladder diseases against blisters against coughs against dermatitis against diphtheria against dropsy against eczema Saint Joachim Also known as Gioacchino Heli Memorial 26 July Profile Husband of Saint Anne, elderly father of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Grandfather of Jesus Christ. Probably well off. Tradition says that while he was away from home, he and Anne each received a message from an angel that she was pregnant. Believed to have given Mary to the service of the Temple when the girl was three years old. Joachim is mentioned in neither historical nor canonical writings. The information we have on Joachim derives mainly from the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James. Born Galilean Died the traditional tomb of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim was rediscovered in Jerusalem in 1889 Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage fathers grandfathers grandparents Saint Anne Memorial 26 July Profile Mother of Our Lady. Grandmother of Jesus Christ. Wife of Saint Joachim. Probably well off. Tradition says that Anne was quite elderly when Mary was born, and that she was their only child. The belief that Anne remained a virgin in the conception and birth of Mary was condemned by the Vatican in 1677. Believed to have given Mary to the service of the Temple when the girl was three years old. Devotion to her has been popular in the East from the very early days of the Church; widespread devotion in the West began in the 16th century, but many shrines have developed since. Canonized devotion is Pre-Congregation cultus extended to the whole Church in 1584 Name Meaning gracious one; grace (= Anne) Patronage against fever against poverty against sterility broommakers cabinetmakers carpenters cemeteries, graveyards childless people Saint Elizabeth of the Visitation Memorial 23 September 5 November on some calendars 8 September (Greek Church) Profile Descendant of the Old Testament patriarch, Aaron. Wife of Zechariah, temple priest. Relative of Mary. Mother of Saint John the Baptist, becoming pregnant very late in life. She was the Elizabeth that Mary visited soon after the Annunciation. Described in the Gospel of Luke as “righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.” Born 1st century BC Died 1st century AD of natural causes Canonized Pre-Congregation Patronage expectant mothers Fulda, Germany, diocese of pregnant women Saint Peter Nolasco Also known as Peter Nolascus Pedro Pietro Memorial 25 December 6 May (Mercedarians) formerly 28 January (from 1969 to 2001) formerly 31 January (prior to 1969) Profile Born to the French nobility. Grew up a pious youth. His father died when Peter was fifteen, and he inherited a substantial fortune. When he came of age, he gave away his possessions and moved to Barcelona, Spain to avoid the Albigensian heretics. He later took part in the Crusades against the Albigensians in southern France. Tutor to King James I of Aragon. Settled in Barcelona. Friend of Saint Raymond Penyafort. He used his large inheritance to ransom Christians held prisoner by the Moors. Founded the Order of Our Lady of Mercy (Mercedarians) beginning in 1218, an order devoted to ransoming Christians; the Order received papal approval in 1230. Peter twice served as a captive in Africa, winning the release of over 400 captives. In 1249, Peter retired from the Order to spend his remaining days in quiet prayer. Born 1182 at Mas-des-Saintes-Puelles, near Castelnaudary, Languedoc, France Died 25 December 1258 of natural causes Canonized 30 September 1628 by Pope Urban VIII (cultus confirmation) Patronage Barcelona, Spain Saint Andrew Avellino Also known as Andrea Avellino Lancelotto Lorenzo Avellino Memorial 10 November Profile Studied humanities and philosophy at Venice, Italy. Doctor of civil and ecclesiastical law. Ordained at age 26. Lawyer at the ecclesiastical court at Naples, Italy. During a heated courtroom argument on behalf of a friend, he supported his position with a lie; in that setting, he had committed perjury. It shook him so badly, he gave up the legal profession, and settled into a life of penance. Commissioned by his archbishop to reform the convent of Sant’ Arcangelo at Naples, a house of such lax discipline it had became a topic of gossip in the city. Through good example, constant work, and the backing of his bishop Lorenzo managed to restore celibate discipline to the house, but was nearly killed for his efforts when he was attacked by people who had been ordered off the premises. The night of the attack, he was taken to the house of the Theatine Clerks Regular. He was so impressed with them that he joined the Theatines at age 35, taking the name Andrew in reference to the crucified Apostle. Master of novices for ten years. Superior of the Order. Founded Theatine houses in Milan, Italy and Piacenza, Italy and helped establish others. Eloquent preacher, and popular missioner and spiritual director, bringing many back to the Church. Writer and extensive correspondent. Friend and advisor of Saint Charles Borromeo. Suffered a stroke while celebrating Mass, and died soon after. Legend says that his blood bubbled and liquified after death, which led some to think that his stroke had left him catatonic, and that he was buried alive; a papal investigator found no credibility to any of this. Born 1521 at Castronuovo, Sicily as Lorenzo (called Lancelotto by his mother) Died 10 November 1608 at Naples, Italy of a stroke relics enshrined at the Church of Saint Paul in Naples Beatified 14 October 1624 by Pope Urban VIII Canonized 22 May 1712 by Pope Clement XI Patronage against apoplexy; apoplexics against paralysis; paralyzed people against strokes; stroke victims against sudden death for a holy death stroke victims

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