Relic of Saint Anthony the Abbot, Patron Saint of Animals & Farmers with Certificate

Beautiful antique reliquary containing a relic of Saint Anthony the Abbot (St. Antonius Abb., also called Saint Anthony of Egypt), the great Desert Father and patron saint of animals, farmers, and those seeking healing.

The Latin label identifies the relic as:

• S. Antonii Abb.
  (indicating a 1st-class or associated relic)

Displayed on a finely decorated printed background, the relic remains sealed under glass in a silver-tone metal theca.
Comes with its original authentic certificate.

▪ Saint honored: St. Anthony the Abbot (251–356)
▪ Patronage: animals, rural life, healing of skin diseases
▪ Period: 19th–early 20th century