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Saint Christinae vm" refers to St. Christina the Virgin Martyr, a 3rd-century saint whose life and martyrdom is described in traditional accounts. V.M. likely stands for Virgin Martyr. She is known for her steadfast faith, which led her to break pagan idols, resulting in torture and ultimately her beheading. Her story includes miraculous rescues from drowning and fire, and her association with the town of Bolsena where a Eucharistic miracle occurred.
Key Aspects of Her Story
Martyrdom:
St. Christina was a virgin martyr who suffered under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her story is told in traditions that involve a wealthy father who wanted her to become a pagan priestess.
Miraculous Survival:
She is said to have been thrown into a lake with a millstone around her neck but was saved by angels. Other accounts mention her survival of being burned in a furnace and being tortured in other ways.
Conversion of Others:
Her survival and stories of her miraculous nature led many to convert to Christianity, with one source mentioning nearly 300 converts.
The Miracle of Bolsena:
She is associated with the town of Bolsena, Italy, where, in 1263, a priest celebrating Mass above her tomb witnessed the host bleeding. This miracle, known as the Miracle of Bolsena, is depicted in a painting by Raphael.
Feast Day:
Her feast day is observed on July 24th.
Handmade Catholic relic reliquary featuring the name "S. Christinae V.M., red seal stamp is from the Vatican. The number 1741 is written top left of seal and 1960 under the red threads. The item has a seal intact with intricate filigree design and 12 red stones symbolizing the faith and spiritual significance of Christianity which symbolizes the 12 disciples of Crist, Made in Italy, this collectible piece is a unique and valuable item for those seeking religious artifacts for their personal collection or to add to their home altar for a sense of spiritual connection. Unique to find numbered and dated with Vatican Stamp . Originally found at a Catholic Convent sale among many items in Dayville CT at Saint Joseph's. I've collected over 50 years it's time to let a few things go. The back does have what looks like glue that I did not try to remove.The case does have the number 800 stamped into the side. This is a very unique item. God Bless...
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