Relics and authentication certificates, Between 1822 and 1958

Sub-Series — Box: BER 59

Identifier: IOLM/BER/12/5

Scope and Contents note

Sub-series consists of small relics and authentication certificates for larger relics (larger relics are held in a separate location due to size and materials). Often the authentication certificates are in Latin or Italian. Also included are a few relics or descriptions listed at item level as somewhat miscellaneous.

Dates

Creation: Between 1822 and 1958

Conditions Governing Access note

As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.

Biographical/Historical note

The veneration of relics of the saints recognises the contribution they have made to the Church and the world, and fulfils a human need to be reminded of loved ones who have left this world. Relics with their authentication certificates were given as gifts to the Bermondsey community by clergy and friends, and often smaller relics would be brought back by Sisters from pilgrimages to holy sites.