Relics of holy people and saints were so important to early Christians that

people believed the remains of martyrs contained sacred powers of salvation.

they associated their own resurrection of the flesh with the bodies of martyrs.

a lucrative trade in relics arose, and each church wanted to have relics in their altars.

the Shroud of Turin was stolen by criminal speculators.

Question

Relics of holy people and saints were so important to early Christians that
		
people believed the remains of martyrs contained sacred powers of salvation.
		
they associated their own resurrection of the flesh with the bodies of martyrs.
		
a lucrative trade in relics arose, and each church wanted to have relics in their altars.
		
the Shroud of Turin was stolen by criminal speculators.