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(Thaumaturgyfrom the Greekwords θαῦμαthaûma, meaning "miracle" or "marvel" and ἔργονérgon, meaning "work" is the capability of a Saintfor asupernatural intervention in the life of human beings
RARE Stunning Manna of Saint Andrew relicSpecial SILVER Reliquary Pendant !!!
NOTE : Stunning and highly sought-after religious antique. This double-glass circularsilver reliquary pendantdates back to the late 19th or early 20th century, serving as a beautiful testament to historic Italian folk devotion.
The Sacred Content: Inside the secure glass frame is a hand-inked, vintage script reading "manna S. Andrea" in a beautiful reddish tone. Resting beneath the inscription is the authentic, naturally aged piece of fibrous paper/cloth that was carefully soaked in the miraculous holy fluid (Manna) flowing from the tomb of Saint Andrew the Apostle in Amalfi, Italy.The Frame: A wonderful, ornate silver (marked 800) casing featuring a beautifully detailed ribbed neck and suspension loop. Ideal to be worn as a statement devotional pendant, added to a historic rosary, or kept in a sacred collection.Measures in cm : 5 (hight)3 (diameter)
Provenience:Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Duomo di Amalfi)
Period :Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1920)
NOTE :St. Andrewsuffered martyrdom in Patras, Greece, around 60 AD under the Roman proconsul Aegeates.He was sentenced tocrucifixion on an X-shaped cross(now known as St. Andrew's Cross), which he requested out of humility.Tradition states he survived for three days on the cross, continuallypreaching the Gospelto the crowd before dying.His ultimate sacrifice made him the deeply reveredpatron saint of fishermenand the protector of the city of Amalfi.belonging to my private collection