Reliquary with Relic of St. Gabriel, Sorrowful Virgin (Gabriel Possenti) (CU548)

Description

This is a very nice ornate reliquary containing the relic of
'St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin' (St. Gabriel Possenti)
"Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows C.P.
(born
Francesco Possenti
March 1, 1838 – February 27, 1862) was an Italian Passionist
clerical student.
Born to a professional family, he gave up ambitions of a secular career to enter the Passionist congregation.
His life in the monastery was not extraordinary, yet he followed the rule of the congregation perfectly and was known for his great devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary.
He died from tuberculosis a
t the age of 23 in Teramo, Italy.''
The reliquary is all solid brass.
Polished and lacquered.
It measures 10" tall.
Makes a great gift to your church or pastor.
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This is a rare holy devotional item, please only bid if you intend to gift this item to the church
or will use it for private devotion.
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St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin