WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Relics are religious objects generally connected to a saint, or some other venerated person. A relic might be a body part, a saint’s finger, a cloth worn by the Virgin Mary, or a piece of the True Cross. Relics are often housed in a protective container called a reliquary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Archaeology is the study of the human past using material remains. These remains can be any objects that people created, modified, or used. Portable remains are usually called artifacts.

Detailed explanation-3: -By honoring their memories, bodies and belongings, we give thanks to God for the saint’s holy witness. Relics are physical, tangible, concrete reminders that heaven is obtainable for us-so long as we recognize what made the saints holy and work to apply those qualities to our lives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pilgrims, though traveling light, would spend money in the towns that possessed important sacred relics. The cult of relic was at its peak during the Romanesque period (c. 1000 – 1200). Relics are religious objects generally connected to a saint, or some other venerated person.