relic

Dublin Core

Title

relic

Description

Relic of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, labeled "s. Joannis A.F." Mounted on red fabric background in round gold-colored metal reliquary with decorative edges and glass front. Accompanying certificate of authenticity dated March 26, 1966, at Vatican City (see object file). In 1966, Sr. Evangelista was teaching at St. Patrick School in Kankakee, IL.

Accompanying note reads "Sister dear - Here's a relic of your blessed patron - St. John, Evangelist - to be with you on your journey. May he stay close to you and inspire you. / With you, I thank God for the many graces He has sent you. / Mass will be said for your class at Loretto. / With love, Sister L.N. (your Postulant).

From the personnel file of Sr. Evangelista Bindewald, SL (1898-1998).

Date

1966

Format

1.25"

Type

Religious objects

Identifier

2021.026.001

Files

2021.026.001-min.JPG

Citation

“relic,” Loretto Heritage Center Artifacts, accessed May 15, 2024, https://lorettoheritagecenter.omeka.net/items/show/2115.