A tiny piece of fabric from the clothing of St. Francis of Assisi, sealed in the center of the rosary.
Relics are never sold: you pay for the item, and the relic comes with it as a gift.
Saint Francis Rosary with faux pearls & relic soil from his tomb
Beautiful small rosary with beautiful faux pearls & relic from the ground of the tomb of Saint Francis on the back of the center medal.
It's very light and portable.
*crucifix may vary
This rosary was originally blessed by Pope Francis, it is now also blessed by Pope Leo XIV during public audience in St. Peter's square.
Comes with a holy card of the Papal blessing.
If you want to have this rosary blessed again after the sale; I will gladly do so.
History of the tomb of Saint Francis
The remains of St. Francis were solemnly transported to the new church on 25 May 1230. Pope Innocent IV consecrated the basilica on 25 May 1253. Pope Benedict XIV declared the church a Patriarchal Basilica and Papal Chapel on 25 March 1754 with the Constitution "Fidelis Dominus". Pius VII, on 12 September 1818, gave permission to the Minister General of the Friars Minor Conventuals to proceed with the excavations underneath the main altar of the lower basilica in order to find the tomb of St. Francis, which had been concealed by Brother Elias and then by Pope Eugene IV in 1476.
The tomb came to light on 8 December 1818, and on 12 December the remains of St. Francis were exhumed. In order to facilitate the visits of the growing number of pilgrims to the tomb, a new neo-romanic crypt was opened underneath the lower basilica. On 18 June 1939 Pope Pius XII declared St. Francis patron saint of Italy. A votive lamp with oil donated by the various regions of the Italian peninsula burns on the tomb. On 18 January 1978 Pope Paul VI authorised the Minister General of the Friars Minor Conventuals to proceed with the reopening of the tomb and scientific study of the remains of St. Francis. This took place between 24 January and 4 March 197
Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles' Creed on the crucifix, then one Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be. Each of the five decades is one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be while you meditate on a Mystery. Close with the Hail Holy Queen.
What is a second-class relic?
Something the saint used or wore. Ours are ex indumentis: a tiny piece of fabric from the clothing of St. Francis of Assisi. Relics are never sold; the relic comes as a gift with the item you buy.
How long does shipping take?
Standard shipping usually takes 10 to 15 business days and is free from $150; UPS door to door takes about 3 to 5. Duties and tariffs are included with both, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
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