medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Hi there!
--- Wendy Reardon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> AT this gift shop they were selling relics of John
> XXIII, which I found
> peculiar as he has not been officially sainted yet
> and only beatified, which
> brings me to an interesting question...can one get
> relics from one who is
> only beatified, or does the person have to be
> officially sainted before
> relics mean anything?
>
No, relics and public devotions are permitted to be
made to honour the beatified.
>
> There is no better place for great tacky souvenirs
> than Rome.
Well, there's also Lourdes... I think I've never seen
anything quite as incredible as one of those snow
globes containing a model of the grotto and labelled
"The Assumption". When you pressed a red button the
Virgin shot up out of sight, only to return in a
shower of fake snow when you shook the bubble.
Again, I missed the opportunity to buy one. Ah well.
Cheers
Rob
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