Re: value of relics?


"Tom McDonald" <tmcdonald2672@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> David Rennick wrote:
>> I know an individual who possesses a ring found in the tomb of a
>> saint and
>> several of the bones found in the sarchophagus. The provenance
>> documentation is irrefutable. What would be the value of such items,
>> or is
>> it impossible to put a value on something like this? I know that
>> there are
>> relics all across Europe in various churches and was wondering what
>> such
>> items would bring if it were legal to auction them?
>> Does anyone have any other opinions on this subject?
>
> You should return the stolen materials, apologize to the church(s) you
> stole from, and throw yourself on the mercy of the court in the
> jurisdiction(s) in which you committed your unconscionable crime(s).
> Then you should pay the fine, and do the time, to the last second.
>
> This is the vilest thing I've heard in a very long time, the crap that
> goes on here on a regular basis notwithstanding.
>
> My opinion is that there is a special circle of Hell reserved for
> people like you. My further opinion is that you should do all you can
> to make sure you don't go there by doing the right thing.

I feel the same way about folks digging up my ancestor's bones and
relics at Knowth and then turning them into a tourist attraction.

Searles O'Dubhain


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