Help with a Relic

[CatholicFireman]

Hi,

I inherited a relic from my dad and under it the label reads, “S. August, E. D.”. I suspect it is St. Augustine and the E. D. is Ecclesiare Doctrinal? It’s a first class relic (bone).

Can somebody help me out? Thanks!

 

[Ad_Orientem]

Did you ask if he has the authentic (paperwork) that goes with it? This would provide more information, assuming it is genuine.

 

[christus_vincit]

My guess would be the E.D. stands for “Bishop (Episcopus) and Doctor”

 

[CatholicFireman]

Did you ask if he has the authentic (paperwork) that goes with it? This would provide more information, assuming it is genuine.

Unfortunately he passed away in March so I inherited it from mom. I couldn’t find the paperwork (yet). That’s a task in itself.

 

[ServusHumilis]

Pictures may give more clues.

 

[CatholicFireman]

Pictures may give more clues.

You read my mind. I’m working a 24 today so I will try to post one tomorrow.

 

[CatholicFireman]

Click on the image to enlarge.

 

[ServusHumilis]

Have a picture of the seal on the back as well? I’ve PM’d someone who might be able to help.

 

[CatholicFireman]

Have a picture of the seal on the back as well? I’ve PM’d someone who might be able to help.

On it’s way. Wife is taking a picture as I type.

 

[CatholicFireman]

Have a picture of the seal on the back as well? I’ve PM’d someone who might be able to help.

Hope this are clear enough. I didn’t know what you were talking about so I took a chance and opened the back.

 

[Marie5890]

Here is a run down by Fr Z., on remains of St Augustine

wdtprs.com/blog/2009/08/the-bones-of-st-augustine/

 

[CatholicFireman]

This site explained a lot about the authenticity documentation and what the “E. D.” means (E: Bishop, D: Doctor of the Church). ichrusa.com/saintsalive/cert.htm

Christus_Vincit you were correct.

It even said that if the papers are lost it’s difficult but not impossible to have new papers generated. I just don’t know how.

I wish I had a list of seals so I could look up the one on the back.

 

[CatholicFireman]

Ok, here’s an update. We have Augustinian priest who says mass almost every Sunday night but I kept missing him. Last Sunday I brought the relic with me and showed him the relic and the seal. I told him we haven’t found the paperwork. He said more than likely we won’t because it is very old. In his opinion it is authentic and I believe him. He said St. Augustine relics are very rare so keep it safe (and I will).