Pope Martin V Oversees Recovery of Saint Monica's Relics
Monica’s remains arrived in Rome on Palm Sunday 1430 amidst miracles and expressions of great devotion, as she is recognized as the mother of Saint Augustine, an important figure in the history of Christianity. Followin…
Monica’s remains arrived in Rome on Palm Sunday 1430 amidst miracles and expressions of great devotion, as she is recognized as the mother of Saint Augustine, an important figure in the history of Christianity.
Following this initial recovery, the relics were later solemnly transferred to the Basilica of St Augustine under the auspices of Pope Callixtus III, reflecting the ongoing veneration of Saint Monica over the years.
A notarial inspection of the relics was conducted on August 1, 1760, in the presence of Cardinal Vicar Antonio Maria Erba Odescalchi and Don Agostino Onorante, custodian of the sacred relics. The report drawn up described the operations carried out in minute detail.
Key figures involved in these events included Pope Callixtus III and Maffeo Vegio, a noted poet and chaplain to the Pope.
