This is a beautiful relic we purchased in Normandy, France. An 1800s antique German hand-painted beeswax and paper relic in its original papered box. The sculpted beeswax piece features painted florals and small cherubs. The center is decorated with a paper motif. The sides and back are intertwined, roped with beeswax, layered one above the other.
The central image in the relic is that of Der Heilige Bruder Konrad Von Altotting (22 December 1818 – 21 April 1894). This translates to Saint Conrad of Parzham, a Capuchin lay brother. He is also known as Friar Conrad and is venerated for his holiness as the porter at the Altotting shrine. He is the patron saint of the Mid-America Province of Capuchin Friars. He spent forty years as a porter at the Altötting shrine, a primary pilgrimage site, where he welcomed and served countless people, especially the poor and those in need. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and devotion to the Eucharist and the Virgin Mary, often referred to as the "holy porter".
This is a magnificent piece in excellent condition, given its age of over 125 years. This piece is approximately 3.5" wide and 5" long. It is very thick at about 1.5"
A relic is an object, custom, or belief that has survived from an earlier time but is now outmoded or considered old-fashioned. Sometimes, relics are created by individuals for memories or sentimental interests. Identifying relics and their makers can be difficult, to say the least. A relic is also an artifact and a physical piece of human history. It does not necessarily need to be associated with a known historical figure. Relics have also been created over time to represent loved ones lost.
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