Relics of Martin family at the cathedral > Sunday, November 10 > A close-up view of the reliquary

A close-up view of the "reliquary of the Martin family."  The relics of Louis Martin are in the container at left; of his wife, Zelie, whose baptismal name was Azelie, at right; of Therese in the center, represented by a rose. Louis and Zelie are represented by lilies, and their reliquaries are linked together by wedding rings to suggest the power and sanctity of the marriage sacrament. The radiant Cross shows the attachment of each member of the family to Christ. Thanks to sculptor Fleur Nabert for this explanation (www.fleurnabert.com).