First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Liberius (Bishop, Confessor, and Pope of Rome from 352-366 AD, a major figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church), housed in a gold-tone metal theca with scrolled border, red wax seal with Friar Petrus Canisius Van Lierde's coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal cruciform altar reliquary, encrusted with white and green rhinestones, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Friar Petrus Canisius Van Lierde, Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine, by the grace of God and the Apostolic See, Bishop Porphyriensis, certificate dated 17 February 1955, missing rhinestone near upper left side, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 9.75"h, 6.25"w, 3.25"d, 351 grams (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques** **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. **Standard treatments assumed on ALL colored gemstones**.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**