A rare public veneration featuring more than 3,000 first-class relics of martyrs and saints took place in Kilkenny city.
The solemn exposition took place during and after 11.30am mass in St Canice's Church to coincide with the Feast of All Saints.
In Catholic tradition, a 'first-class relic' refers to the physical remains of a saint or martyr - such as a fragment of bone, hair, or flesh.
They are distinguished from second-class relics (items owned or used by a saint) or third-class relics (objects touched to a first-class relic).
St Canice's Parish said that displaying thousands of such sacred items in a single location is an exceptional occurrence.
Curator of the relics and parish priest, Fr Willie Purcell, said locals and visitors alike will have a unique opportunity to connect with centuries of Christian history and spirituality.
He said: "We encourage everyone to join us for this prayerful occasion, to venerate these sacred relics, and to draw spiritual strength from the extraordinary lives these saints led.
"Whether you have a deep devotion to a specific patron saint or simply wish to draw closer to the mysteries of faith, this event provides a profound physical link to the history of the Church".
The Feast of All Saints is celebrated annually on 1 November, honouring all the saints of the Catholic Church, both known and unknown.
The practice of venerating relics dates back to the early centuries of Christianity, when believers gathered at the tombs of martyrs to pray and seek their intercession.