Sacred Relics

Israel Middle East

Holy Sepulchre Relics

Home to several of Christianity's most precious relics, including fragments believed to be from the True Cross and the Stone of Unction.

True Cross Calvary Rock Stone of Unction

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Augustine

St. Augustine's relics, including parts of his bones, are preserved in the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro in Pavia, Italy.

Saint's Bones Basilica Sacred Shrine

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Barbara

St. Barbara's relics, including her bones, are preserved in several chapels and shrines around Italy.

Saint's Bones Martyr Chapel

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Benedict

Relics of St. Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine Order, are preserved at the Abbey of Montecassino in Italy.

Saint's Bones Monastery Sacred Shrine

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena’s relics, including her head and other sacred relics, are housed in the Basilica of St. Catherine in Siena.

Head Bones Sacred Relics

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Francis of Assisi

Relics of St. Francis, including his tunic and bones, are preserved at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi.

Tunic Bones Basilica

Turkey Middle East

Relics of St. John the Baptist

A revered collection of relics believed to be from St. John the Baptist, housed in the Basilica of St. John in Ephesus.

Head Basilica Saint's Relic

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Joseph

Various relics of St. Joseph, including fragments believed to be from his tomb, are preserved in the Church of St. Joseph in the Vatican.

Relics of St. Joseph Chapel Sacred Family

Armenia Asia

Relics of St. Jude Thaddeus

Relics of St. Jude Thaddeus, including fragments of his bones, are preserved in the St. Jude Shrine in Armenia.

Apostle's Relics Shrine Healing

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Matthew

Relics of St. Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, are preserved at the Basilica of St. Matthew in Salerno, Italy.

Apostle's Bones Chapel Relic Shrine

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Padre Pio

Relics of St. Padre Pio, including his gloves and items from his stigmata, are preserved at the Sanctuary of St. Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo.

St. Padre Pio's Gloves Stigmata Tomb

Ireland Europe

Relics of St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s relics, including parts of his bones, are preserved in Downpatrick, Ireland, at his tomb.

Saint's Bones Tomb Chapel

Vatican City Europe

Relics of St. Peter

Beneath St. Peter's Basilica lies what the Vatican believes to be the bones of St. Peter, discovered during excavations in the 20th century.

Apostle's Tomb Bones Necropolis

France Europe

Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux

The relics of St. Therese, the Little Flower, who was known for her deep spirituality and simplicity, are housed in various locations including Lisieux, France.

Saint's Bones Chapel Spirituality

United States North America

Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux

The relics of St. Therese, also known as the Little Flower, can be found in the Carmelite Monastery in Oklahoma, USA.

Bones Gloves Relics Shrine

Italy Europe

Relics of St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas’ relics, including parts of his bones, are housed in the Basilica of St. Thomas in Aquino, Italy.

Relic Shrine Bones Tomb

India Asia

Relics of St. Thomas the Apostle

Relics of St. Thomas, the Apostle who spread Christianity in India, are preserved in the Church of St. Thomas in Chennai.

Apostle's Bones Church Sacred Relics

France Europe

Sancta Camisa

The Sancta Camisa, or Sacred Tunic, is believed to be the garment worn by the Virgin Mary at the time of Christ's birth, preserved at Chartres Cathedral.

Veil Tunic Blessed Virgin

Italy Europe

Shroud of Turin

A linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma consistent with crucifixion.

Burial Cloth Image Passion