Note for the reader : The miraculous profile of the Saints often is determined by the mode of martyrdom. Until the seventeenth century. The medicine combines therapeutic practices and supernatural thaumaturgy (Thaumaturgy from the Greek words θαῦμα thaûma, meaning "miracle" or "marvel" and ἔργον érgon, meaning "work" is the capability of a Saint for a supernatural intervention in the life of human beings Per eBay rules this item contains no human remains and is a devotional item. This item belonged to my grandfather's collection. RARE RELIC ex-Veste RELIQUARY St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle The lot includes also two medal of St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle WITH STUNNING WAX SEAL "SIGNUM FIDEI" ("The Sign of Faith") The Seal of the Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes Brothers of Christian Schools or the LaSallian Brothers of Saint Jean Baptiste Dela Salle (1651-1719) Patron Saint of Educators and Catholic Schools |
St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth.
La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France; in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices.