Archbishop denounces sale of ‘patron saint of the internet’ hair strands

Church allows relics to be donated but never sold. And more significant parts, such as organs, can only be donated with Vatican permission.

We do not know if the relics are real or false, but even if everything was invented, if we were mistaken, we would be in the presence not only of a blow, but also of an insult to religious feeling Domenico Sorrentino

Religious also requested the apprehension of the material. Complaint was sent to the Perugia police, who investigates the case. “The relic business business is predominant. On the internet, there is a relic market that concern several saints, such as our Francisco (from Assisi), with a price list. Something (which is) impossible to accept,” he said.

Young Italian is appointed as a patron saint of the internet. He became known for his online evangelization work and the creation of a website that catalored Eucharistic miracles. Its canonization process was accelerated after the recognition of two miracles attributed to its intercession.

Acutis died in 2006 at the age of 15 victim of a leukemia. He will be the first saint of generation Y, as well as the digital age.