Profound inside the mausoleums of Europe, a wonderful and to some degree shocking custom arose during the Medieval times. It included the worship of “Mausoleum Holy people,” which were not holy people in the customary sense, but rather skeletons of early Christian saints wearing extravagant gems, robes, and formal attire.

These extravagantly embellished skeletons, otherwise called “Virtuous Relics,” became objects of strict dedication and journey for Catholics in Europe. They addressed an inquisitive mix of devotion, masterfulness, and shocking interest with death.

This article dives into the fascinating history of the Mausoleum Holy people, investigating how and why they were made, the materials used to decorate them, their part in archaic Europe, and their importance today. Go along with us on an excursion through time and find the novel universe of the “Sepulcher Holy people.”