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What happened to Saint Bernadette's body after she died?
St Bernadette was buried at Nevers, France, at the convent where she lived and died. A few years after she died her body was dug up in preparation for part of the canonization process. While all her clothing had decayed, her body was incorrupt. The body was cleaned and reclothed. For the final stages of canonization, the body was again dug up. It was still in relatively good condition. It should have completely decayed years before. This time the body was taken to the convent at Nevers, France, again washed and then covered with wax to hide blemishes, reclothed and is now on display in the chapel of the convent.
Is Saint Bernadette incorrupt?
Yes. Her body has been resting in a crystal coffin at her convent since August 3rd, 1925. It has shown some evidence of degradation since it was first exhumed in 1909, however. Her face and hands have been covered with wax to enhance the appearance and help preserve them from further degradation.
What is a piece of the body or personal item of a saint?
A part of the body of a saint is a first class relic. An item used by the saint during life is a second class relic.
What is an object of religious veneration or a piece of the body or personal item of a saint?
A small part of the body of a saint is a first class relic. An item owned by a saint is a second class relic.
What is the name for the holy remains of a saint?
A relic is the remains of a saint. It may be an actual body part or an object used by the saint during life.
What is a piece of saintly remains called?
A part of the body of a saint (bone, hair, etc.) is a first class relic. An item owned and used by the saint is a second class relic.
What does the blood in a Catholic beatification signify?
When a saint is beatified, a relic of that saint is often presented to the pope. In some cases, the relic may be a piece of bone, a small amount of bone, or other body part.
What group of islands is Saint Lucia a part of?
Saint Lucia is part of the Windward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles.
What state is saint Lucia part of?
Saint Lucia is its own country but it is a part of the lesser Antilles island chain.
Does Saint Martin have a flag?
The French Part of Saint Martin has not a flag of owns.
Is Saint Lucia part of the Virgin Islands?
No. It is part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles.
Why is French spoken in the Collectivity of Saint Martin?
The Collectivity of Saint Martin is part of France.
