Hi Religion Unplugged readers, Relics, in the Catholic tradition, are holy objects associated with various saints that are displayed in churches across the world; they provide a tangible representation of the spiritual during the act of prayer and important reminders of the church’s history. In today’s top story, Managing Editor Cassidy Grom talks to two relic collectors — one of whom has been collecting since he was a teenager. Eric Lavin’s work has grown the collection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark to over 600 relics. The practice of relic collection is a tricky and complicated business, however, accompanied by a set of rules by the church and bad actors. Read more to explore the world of relic collection and find out why the work is so important to those who do it. How Relic Hunters Helped Build Collection Of Saints’ Artifacts
When other boys his age were trading Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards, Eric Lavin was collecting saints’ relics. In seventh grade, Lavin began writing to other dioceses to request relics, and now, more than 16 years later, Lavin has grown one New Jersey church’s collection from 20 to more than 600 relics. by Cassidy Grom Your support of Religion Unplugged makes global, in-depth faith reporting possible. From stories of resilience in war zones to quiet spiritual transformation, we’re committed to trustworthy journalism that takes religion seriously. This giving season, your donation to Religion Unplugged will be doubled through Dec. 31! No paywalls. No fluff. Just stories that matter. Nigeria’s Christians Under Siege: Why CPC Designation Was Long Overdue
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