An absolutely sublime & truly rare 17th century antique French gilt wood sunburst Monstrance reliquary altar piece of Saint Theodosia
An absolutely sublime & truly rare 17th century antique French gilt wood sunburst Monstrance reliquary altar piece of Saint Theodosia
$1,824.01
An absolutely stunning, very early and incredibly rare antique French church gilt wood monstrance, hand carved and gilded, with central crystal display decorated with gold repousse foil, of large proportions.
Circa 1680 - 8th century relic.
It retains its original Vatican wax seal.
The relic within is that of Saint Theodosia of Constantinople.
Saint Theodosia of Constantinople was a Christian nun and martyr who lived through and opposed the Byzantine Iconoclasm of the seventh and eight centuries.
Theodosia "was born in answer to the fervent prayers of her parents." When they died, she was sent to be raised at the women's Monastery of Holy Martyr Anastasia in Constantinople. She distributed to the poor of what remained of her parental inheritance, after which she became a nun.
Martyrdom
On January 19, 729, at the beginning of the iconoclastic persecutions, the Emperor Leo III the Isaurian demanded that an icon of Christ which stood over the grand Chalke Gate of the imperial palace be removed. Anastasius of Constantinople ordered that the church comply.
While an officer was executing the order, a group of women gathered to prevent the operation. Among them was Theodosia, who shook the ladder strongly until the officer fell from it. The man died from his injuries, and Theodosia was arrested and brought to the Forum Bovis. There, she was executed by having a ram's horn hammered through her neck.
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates her memorial on its original date of 18 July,
Do please note, I am not selling the relic but the monstrance anltar piece itself, the relic is as a gift to the devout, in accordance with canon law.
Condition report.
This piece is a survivor, in worn, ancient age commensurate antique condition with some loss, and antique repairs. please inspect the images carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Dimensions
27.5” or 70cm height
11” or 28cm width
4.5” or 11.5cm depth
This piece will be sent signed for, tracked and fully insured.
Shipping from France
Processing time
1-3 business days
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 5 - 28 business days
- Europe : 5 - 10 business days
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania : 5 - 28 business days
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