# Relics ## Ignatius Catholic Study Bible **Relics** Fringe of Christ's garment healed a woman who touched it in faith: [[matthew-09#^matthew-09-20|Mt 9:20]]; [[luke-08#^luke-08-44|Lk 8:44]] Healing power mediated through Peter's shadow shows that things associated with holy people can have miraculous effects: [[acts-of-the-apostles-05#^acts-of-the-apostles-05-15|Acts 5:15]] Paul's handkerchiefs and aprons healed the sick: [[acts-of-the-apostles-19#^acts-of-the-apostles-19-11|Acts 19:11-12]] Some of Jesus' disciples anointed his body for burial, which shows veneration for the body of the holy dead: [[mark-16#^mark-16-1|Mk 16:1]]; [[luke-24#^luke-24-1|Lk 24:1]]; [[john-19#^john-19-39|Jn 19:39]] Spittle and clay used to heal a blind man: [[john-09#^john-09-1|Jn 9:1-7]] ### Sources [[index-of-doctrines|Index of Doctrines]]