Did Medieval people wear Relics?
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Did Medieval people wear Relics?

2021-09-02
Medieval jewelry was luxurious and costly. It was a treasured element of an individual’s sense of community, identity and of course a display of status. But why might medieval people conceal little fragments of bone, skin, or hair inside of these gorgeous objects? How did this container function, and what made these tiny, portable and wearable reliquaries different from display reliquaries found in churches and shrines?   Sources: Meaningful Jewels: htt...
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