Reliquary
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A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine or by the French term châsse) is a container for relics. These may be the physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing, or some object associated with saints or other religious figures. The authenticity of any given relic is often a matter of debate; for that reason, some churches require documentation of the relic's provenance.
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See also
- Saint Anthony's Chapel (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- Shrine of the Holy Relics in Maria Stein, Ohio
- Three hares
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