Topic: potted saint

[Ivo]

Just a little picture I could not resist. In a convent in Arequipa, Peru we ran into a glass display case in which (among other things) 6 pieces of glass. All six were Kralik rose vases, circa 1900, nicely iridescent with a metal grill - and these had been pressed into use as reliquaries. They were neatly labeled "tongue of unknown saint m/f" etc.

[Max]

Did you find those during a Peru-sal?      

Funny how glass makes its way around the world, isn't it?  Did you get a glimpse of the contents?  :spls:

[Ivo]

They were quite reluctant to open the bottles, or even the display case! But then, I never had great hopes for men in frocks in the first place ...

[Sue C]

Ivo, men in frock's should'nt be in convents, i dont think the nun's would like that 
Did you inform them about the glass ?

[Ivo]

of course not. Actually it was in a Franciscan monastery called La Recoleta in Arequipa ; feel free to contact them if you feel the urge. Have you heard of the Spanish Inquisition?

[Sue C]

Which one? the need for Spanish government and it's religious higherarchy for a unified Christian race? or Monty's?
Glad you saw some wonderful thing's and hope you had a wonderful time.

[Anne]

Ivo, what an odd place to find them and in such an unusual usage too.  Bizarre!

Welcome back, you've been missed.