Arm reliquary of Saint Pantaleon and the medieval fascination with relics

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Term papers   |   04/06/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « For example, the Majesty of Saint Foy at Conques is a bust reliquary crowned and Shrouds of Christ were cut up; precious blood was found; countless small bones ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Majority of arm reliquaries . Reliquary arm of St Peter. Reliquaries become cult objects. Reliquaries of the fourth century. Constantinople's collection of christian relics. Conclusion....»

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