Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.

Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.

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Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.

 

 

Size: relic. 10 cm L x 9 cm W x 2 cm H

 

In Rome is the home to many relics from the first centuries of the Church, but one relic, in particular, stands out on the Feast of Saint Joseph: the mantle of Saint Jos In The Basilica of Saint Anastasia to this great saint, the Patron of the Universal Church, whom we celebrate on his feast day of March 19. 

 

 

There is a legend about this special mantle.

 

Saint Joseph, whom we know to be a carpenter, needed wood for his work but lacked money. The Virgin Mary suggested he offer his wedding mantle, a gift from her, as a pledge to a lumber vendor named Ishmael.

The penny-pinching Ishmael hesitated but eventually accepted the mantle. Miracles followed. Healed of eye ulcers, both physical and spiritual harmony was brought to Ishmael’s home. His grumpy wife became kinder overnight.

 

Further, when the mantle was put on Ishmael's sick cow, it got better, too. Grateful, Ishmael decided to keep the mantle, forgiving Joseph's debt and providing him and Mary free lumber forever.

 

Later, Ishmael and his wife visited the Holy Family, bringing gifts. The Virgin Mary blessed them, saying God would protect anyone under the mantle of her husband, Saint Joseph.

Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.
Open image in slideshow, Rare and Beautiful antique French reliquary from the late 19th century. The box is made of wood with a silver and gilt front and sealed with glass. Inside, an ivory cross covers a piece of Saint Joseph’s Mantle.