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From the finger of St. Thomas to the arm of St. Jude to the miraculous blood of St. Januarius and the Shroud of Turin, the Catholic Church is home to a plethora of relics. To an outsider, the tradition of venerating relics may seem strange; however, the roots of the practice are found in Scripture as well as in the ancient tradition of the Church.
Below are 10 of the most asked questions pertaining to relics and their veneration.
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Below are 10 of the most asked questions pertaining to relics and their veneration.
What is a relic?
A relic is a physical object that had a direct association with a saint or with Jesus Christ. The word relic derives from the Latin word “relinquere,” which means “to abandon or leave behind.”What are the different classes of relics?
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CNA explains: Everything you should know about relics
Here are 10 of the most asked questions about relics and why Catholics venerate them.
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