Exhibit of Relic of the Saints touring state

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just days after Easter and celebrating the Resurrection of Christ, the faithful have the opportunity to venerate the sacred remains of the Church’s heroes with the Treasures of the Church exposition travels through West Virginia. Father Carlos Martins returns this April with an exhibit of more than 150 relics of saints canonized by the Catholic Church. It’s highlighted by one of the largest remaining relics of the True Cross in the world, as well as a piece of the veil that is believed to have belonged to the Blessed Virgin Mary.Father Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically-appointed curate of relics), begins each exposition with a 60-minute presentation and teaching on relics which provides the catechetical and spiritual basis for the Walk with the Saints that follows the talk. The point of the teaching is the presentation of the basic Gospel message of Jesus Christ: that God is here right now and wants to be encountered; He touches us through the lives and the sacred remains of His saints.

“God never disappoints … he always ‘shows up,’” said Fr. Martins. “There are healings at every exposition. Hundreds, perhaps even thousands, have been reported to me. Spectacular ones. Attendees have reported cancer, heart disease, tumors, osteoporosis, physical deformities, etc., disappear immediately and completely.” Though a great number of miracles have been physical (his website lists a sample of these), he admits that the most spectacular is the healing of faith where a new and deeper relationship with God and His saints are formed in the faithful. “It is a most wonderful thing to see a parish, school, or prison renewed after an exposition. That is the basis for this ministry’s existence.”

Organizers said standing-room-only crowds are typical at each location Fr. Martin visits.