Religious Relic

My mom gave me this Catholic religious relic that is a family heirloom. As a religion lesson, here is what a relic is:


"First-Class Relics: Items directly associated with the events of Christ's life (manger, cross, etc.), or the physical remains of a saint (a bone, a hair, skull, a limb, etc.). Traditionally, a martyr's relics are often more prized than the relics of other saints. Also, some saints' relics are known for their extraordinary incorruptibility and so would have high regard. Parts of the saint that were significant to that saint's life are more prized relics. For instance, King St. Stephen of Hungary's right forearm is especially important because of his status as a ruler. A famous theologian's head may be his most important relic."

This is a relic from 3 different saints. If you open the cross, the back of it has pieces of "something" in the wax. My mom had others that were made out of Saints bones or had Saints hair, but those creeped me out! So I chose this one which is quite beautiful. The idea is to use it to pray with.

I am considering leaving it in the mini so it keeps us safe while we are driving it.