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Most relics were made out of valuable materials, such as gold other precious metals. Plus collectors pay top dollar for such items which increases the value even more. Then the governments started to protect the relics by placing armed guards in areas where the potential to loot risk was high. This didn't stop the thieves as then they would burrow under the sacred buildings to retrieve such items. They would dig so many tunnels under these buildings, that most would become unstable and unable to be entered do to collapsing.
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Where was Saint Cecilia buried?
Pope Paschal I rebuilt the church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in in 822, and moved here the relics of Saint Cecilia from the catacombs of Saint Calixtus.
When were Saint Valentine's remains removed?
The remains of Saint Valentine were removed from the Catacombs of Saint Valentine in Rome and placed in a basilica in Terni, Italy in 273 AD. Some relics attributed to Saint Valentine were also claimed by the Franciscan church in the Church of St. Praxedes in Rome.
Where was St. Lucy buried?
Lucy was originally buried in her home town of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy. However, over the years her relics have been scattered all over Europe. For more information about Lucy and her relics click on this link.
Catacombs of Paris when was it created?
The catacombs was created in 1856
When was Catacombs - band - created?
Catacombs - band - was created in 2001.
When was Catacombs - album - created?
Catacombs - album - was created in 2009.
When was Legacy of the Catacombs created?
Legacy of the Catacombs was created in 2007.
Is Paris the only country that has the catacombs?
No, lots of country's have catacombs
How old are catacombs?
Catacombs first were formed in the 2nd century.
How do you spell catacombs?
That is the correct spelling of the word "catacombs" (underground chambers).
What were the relics of the Medieval Church?
Relics in any church, of the middle ages or now, are the bones of saints placed in the altar stone. This custom originated with in the early years of the church when Mass was said on the tombs of the saints in the catacombs. Relics were, and still are, displayed also in ornate reliquaries in some churches, especially in Europe, for the faithful to venerate. Others are displayed only on the feast days of the saint. It is unfortunate that our modern 'progressive' clergy has, for the most part, abandoned this ancient practice. The veneration of relics dates back to the time of the apostles.
When was Catacombs of San Gennaro created?
Catacombs of San Gennaro was created in 2##.
