Reliquary, Ex Praesepe D.N.J.C. and Ex Valle B.M.V. (1) - Brass, Crystal, Textiles - Mid 19th century

A reliquary containing two very important relics: - Ex Praesepe D. N. J. C, that is a Fragment of the Cradle of Our Lord Jesus Christ Nativity. Ex Valle B. M. V. , that is a fragment from the place where the Assumption into Heaven of the Blessed Virgin took place. The Assumption is one of the four major festivities of Christianity, along with the Nativity, the Annunciation and the Purification, which was of eastern origin and was introduced in the Western world around the V-VI century. This relic contains 2 fragments that refer to 2 of the most important moments of the Christian Religion. The item will be packed with care and shipped. Sold ‘as is’.