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Eibingen Reliquary Display Case

Marion Halft · 2013

A modern display case in Eibingen Abbey church designed to hold relics associated with Hildegard of Bingen.

Holds relics associated with Hildegard, reflecting her continued veneration centuries after her death.

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A glass display case in a church interior, designed to hold relics associated with Hildegard of Bingen.
Marion Halft, Eibingen reliquary display case, 2013. Church of St. Hildegard, Eibingen Abbey.

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What it is

This is a display case created in 2012, designed by the artist Thomas Hillenbrand, located in the church of St. Hildegard at Eibingen Abbey. It holds a collection of relics connected to Hildegard.

Why it matters

The case is a modern memorial object, showing how Hildegard of Bingen continues to be venerated as a religious figure long after her lifetime. It reflects the ongoing practice of honoring saints and holy figures through relics and dedicated display spaces.

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  • Why might a church choose to commission a new display case for old relics rather than leave them as they were?
  • What does the existence of relics tell you about how Hildegard was regarded by later generations?
  • What questions would you want to ask about the origins and authenticity of the relics inside this case?

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