ARH 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Cult Image, Real Presence Of Christ In The Eucharist, New Jerusalem
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Common the all reliquaries they appear to have contained relics and to have been the object of veneration in sanctuaries, becoming the focal point of pilgrimage. Statutes were intended to convey a specific impression, which was related to their function as objects of veneration. The reliquaries are best understood as heavenly images. Represent the saint as he now lives, in the glory heaven. Examination of the statue in 1954 revealed the existence of the ancient wooden core (9th century), with its original golden surface. The golden bands and jewelry, the earrings and the crown added objects. The original statue was made for the head (disproportionately large) Sainte foy was stolen from agen by a monk of conques around 870 skull was placed on its own, the rest of the relics were buried beneath the altar. The skull still exists encased in silver. 980 st. foy earned a great reputation as a miracle-worker. Stream of pilgrims to flow to conques.
