Saint Martial's shrine
The shrine is placed in the repository of an
altar built in honour of the saint. It is a 900 pound,
brass-plated structure made out of solid oak-wood. Eight panels represent the
miracles accomplished by the saint. The opening of the shrine is performed by means
of four keys, respectively in the care of the Bishop of the Diocese, the Mayor
of Limoges, the Vicar in charge of Saint-Michael's church and the Bailiff of
Saint Martial's Confraternity. One can read across the base:
"I am the property of the fellow members of Saint Martial's Confraternity.
A.D.1809".