: These consist of personal items owned or frequently used by a saint, such as clothing, a book, or a walking stick.
: These are ordinary objects that have been touched to a first or second-class relic, thereby absorbing a degree of its perceived sanctity. Famous and Peculiar Finds
In the Catholic tradition, relics are categorized into a three-tiered hierarchy to define their connection to a holy figure:
: These consist of personal items owned or frequently used by a saint, such as clothing, a book, or a walking stick.
: These are ordinary objects that have been touched to a first or second-class relic, thereby absorbing a degree of its perceived sanctity. Famous and Peculiar Finds
In the Catholic tradition, relics are categorized into a three-tiered hierarchy to define their connection to a holy figure: