Holy Relics
Oswy was a collector of Holy Relics, for example Pope Vitalian sent filings from Saint Peter's chains to Oswy in the seventh century.
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Famous quotes containing the words holy and/or relics:
“When holy and devout religious men
Are at their beads, ‘tis much to draw them thence,
So sweet is zealous contemplation.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“What’s to do?
Shall we go see the relics of this town?”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)