tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post3681153588623320863..comments2024-02-08T17:05:51.909+00:00Comments on Solomon, I Have Surpassed Thee: The Bones of the SaintsMark Langhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-28260097918778956812007-01-05T18:27:00.000+00:002007-01-05T18:27:00.000+00:00Thank you ever so much Monsignor! These are simpl...Thank you ever so much Monsignor! These are simply wonderful pictures and it was most kind of you to share them wth us.Pippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418314969026879368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-55689018160249513362007-01-03T19:11:00.000+00:002007-01-03T19:11:00.000+00:00The relics (and there are hundreds of them)represe...The relics (and there are hundreds of them)represent every saint you can imagine - plus items like a thorn from the crown of thorns, and wood from the true cross. There are relics of the apostles, doctors of the Church (East and West) and more recent Roman Catholic saints - from (for example)Anthony of Paudua to Maria Goretti.<br /><br />We do occasionally display the relics on the appropriate Feast Days, especially if they have some connection with the Cathedral. Hance our reliquaries of Thomas a Becket and Edmund of Canterbury are exposed on their respective days. However, we do not usually show the to the public, as they are fragile and valuable. Each Summer, though, we do hold 'secret tours' of the Cathedral, during which it would be possible to view them. The secret tours are arranged by the Friends of Westminster Cathedral, and they can be contacted via the website (linked form the blog).<br /><br />As to what St Francis' letter says, I must confess my medieval French isn't all it should be, and I didn't really examine it closely. When I next do so, I will at least trascribe it for you! <br /><br />Lastly, Joee, I knew that would have you salivating!Mark Langhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-14942333255663675192007-01-03T13:35:00.000+00:002007-01-03T13:35:00.000+00:00What does the letter signed by St. Francis say?What does the letter signed by St. Francis say?Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-74800207590303965692007-01-03T13:06:00.000+00:002007-01-03T13:06:00.000+00:00Is it possible to view these items on a visit to t...Is it possible to view these items on a visit to the Cathedral?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425338871584190260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-52558484319448831372007-01-03T12:55:00.000+00:002007-01-03T12:55:00.000+00:00Father,
Are the relics in the crypt placed on dis...Father, <br />Are the relics in the crypt placed on display for public veneration on the individual Saints` Feast Days ?<br />It would be most interesting to know which Saints` relics you keep at the Cathedral.Elizabeth @ The Garden Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274788007550318693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-10025660133201140352007-01-03T12:38:00.000+00:002007-01-03T12:38:00.000+00:00Looks like you have a wonderful collection of reli...Looks like you have a wonderful collection of relics there. What saints do they represent? Our small church here only has one relic that is available for veneration and one in the altar of course. For many of the Orthodox Icons replace the relic as the focus for veneration.Fr. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996365014890758032noreply@blogger.com