In February’s blog I mentioned that Bishop Luck’s pectoral cross contained a relic of the true cross.
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/2025/02/10/a-symbol-for-the-jubilee-year-pilgrims-of-hope/
Recently we had a conservator examine the cross for repair. It was the ideal time to view what was inside.
Relics of the True Cross are physical pieces of wood, or objects associated with the instrument of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, believed to have been found by St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century. These fragments were distributed widely and are now venerated in various churches worldwide - despite questions about the authenticity and volume of the relics. The meaning behind these relics is primarily devotional, connecting the faithful to Christ's sacrifice rather than the mere material of the instrument itself.
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