Of Relics, Saints, and Solace
09/06/18 • 26 min
If a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to hang on to something to remind you of them—maybe a ring, maybe a favorite book or picture. That’s the same idea, in a very basic way, behind the relics of the saints held in high esteem by many faith traditions. And in Pittsburgh, oddly enough, there is said to be the largest Catholic collection of relics outside of Rome. Join us for a visit to Saint Anthony’s Chapel in this episode of Faith Full.
Find the full story at http://www.faithfullpod.com/4-of-relics-saints-and-solace/
If a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to hang on to something to remind you of them—maybe a ring, maybe a favorite book or picture. That’s the same idea, in a very basic way, behind the relics of the saints held in high esteem by many faith traditions. And in Pittsburgh, oddly enough, there is said to be the largest Catholic collection of relics outside of Rome. Join us for a visit to Saint Anthony’s Chapel in this episode of Faith Full.
Find the full story at http://www.faithfullpod.com/4-of-relics-saints-and-solace/
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