Crucifix reliquary containing wood from the tree of Saint Dominic and earth from the tombs of Saint Peter the Apostle, Saint Paul the Apostle, and Saint Cecilia

Crucifix reliquary containing wood from the tree of Saint Dominic and earth from the tombs of Saint Peter the Apostle, Saint Paul the Apostle, and Saint Cecilia. Saint Dominic (1170-1221) founded the Dominican order. Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Disciples, was the first Pope, and died a martyr. Saint Paul the Apostle wrote much of the New Testament and was also a martyr. Saint Cecilia was a virgin martyr, and is the patron saint of music.