The Restoration of Catholic TraditionThrough Its Artifacts
Instaurare Omnia in Christo
To restore all things in Christ
Welcome
Welcome! We are traditional Catholics who love the old things of the Church. Unfortunately, since the close of the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960's, an incredible number of precious things were removed from Roman Catholic churches and institutions. The great majority of them may be gone forever. Others survived various fates, ranging from obscure storage, to artistic decorations in public places, to prized possessions in the hands of private collectors. This small group of collectors, ourselves included, not only helped save these precious items, but more importantly, allowed a younger generation to learn about them and what they represented.
We have spent the past twenty years saving thousands of artifacts from destruction and finding them new homes. It is our hope that others will learn and help save what may be left; before it is too late. This website is but a small taste of the beauty that is still out there, languishing in profane obscurity.
Some reasons for collecting these artifacts
- They have aesthetic and artistic beauty, aside from religion
- They each have their own history
- They provide a tangible and visible link to the past
- They are constantly appreciating in value
Explore the collection
Our Family Oratory
A home altar in the Spanish tradition, with Murillo's Inmaculada as its retablo.
Relic of St. Ignatius of Loyola
A first class relic in its original theca, with its 1964 document of authentication.
Relics of a Theban Legion Martyr
Distinguished relics of a companion of St. Maurice, sealed by a 12th century abbey.
The Palauig Chalice
An 1873 Spanish colonial chalice found in an inner city rectory closet.
Maurice and the Theban Legion
The El Greco painting that King Philip II rejected, and that helped make the painter famous.
Contact Us
Questions about a piece, or information about its history? Send us a note and we will be in touch.