Stories, Archaeology and Narratives: The “Insigni” Relics

The “Insigni” Relics

The preservation of bodies that became objects of worship in Catholic tradition has made it possible, over the centuries, to conserve what we now call insigni relics.

The scientific study of these relics has provided important information for understanding devotional practices and how they contributed to restoring visibility to saints or blesseds, bringing renewed attention to figures often little known or no longer the focus of particular devotion. In this way, science does not stand in opposition to tradition, but becomes a supporting tool, capable of illuminating the historical elements that underpin religious cult.

Speaker:

Agata Lunardini
PhD in Archaeology