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Comment from UTT:
There is not a single verse in the Bible that supports the veneration of "Christian relics." There are many verses that explain that such a practice would be better described as idolatry which God forbids.
June 21 - Can relics unite Catholics and Orthodox? Pope Francis thinks so.
Article: Bridges To Rome
Common veneration of relics is one of the tools Pope Francis is using to foster ecumenical relations with the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
In May, relics of St. Philip and St. Nicholas were transported to Turkey and Russia, respectively. They have been exposed for the veneration of the Orthodox faithful from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Patriarchate of Moscow. The transportation of the relics of St. Nicholas from the Italian city of Bari to Moscow is particularly noteworthy. It is the first time in 930 years that a part of the body of St. Nicholas has left Bari for veneration abroad.
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