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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He clung to the thought as to a talisman, or a reliquary of supernatural power.
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In the casket was found a small reliquary which contained the heart of the Saint.
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One way of showing them respect was to enclose them in reliquaries and enrich these with precious substances.
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The reliquary was a fine specimen of that type of art and of very good quality and in fine condition.
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The red velvet background of the reliquary is studded with precious gems and valuable ornaments donated by her grateful clients.
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The relic reposes in a glass-fronted reliquary beneath a side altar of the same church in which it was first interred.
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There is a fine early 18C altar frontal and some arm reliquaries on the altar.
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Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximum in separate reliquaries for exposition.