Saints and Sacred Matter: The Cult of Relics in Byzantium and Beyond by Holger A Klein, Cynthia Hahn

Saints and Sacred Matter: The Cult of Relics in Byzantium and Beyond

Holger A Klein, Cynthia Hahn

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Enshrined in sumptuous metal, ivory, or stone containers, relics formed an important physical and spiritual bond between heaven and earth, linking humankind to their saintly advocates in heaven. As they were carried in liturgical processions, used...

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