Saints’ relics

Saints’ relics are physical objects associated with saints, such as bones, hair, or items they owned, believed to carry spiritual significance. They serve as tangible connections to the saints’ lives and faith, often regarded as sources of blessings, healing, or inspiration by believers. Relics are typically divided into two categories: **primary relics** (the saint’s actual body parts) and **secondary relics** (items they touched or used). They play a central role in religious rituals, pilgrimage, and veneration within many Christian traditions, symbolizing the enduring presence and holiness of the saints.