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Bodily remains - or belongings - of a saint which become the object of a cult authorized by the Pope.
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pieces of bone or objects associated with a holy person, which are venerated by the faithful.
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The physical remains and effects of saints, which are considered worthy of veneration inasmuch as they are representative of persons in glory with God.
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items belonging to or coming from saints such as bones, articles of clothing, the saint's tears, saliva even dust from the saint's tomb - they often belonged to a local saint to whom the church itself was dedicated. (p. 307)
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The physical remains and effects of saints, which are considered worthy of veneration inasmuch as they represent people who are with God.
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