This reliquary used to be carried in procession by Serra on each fourth of November, and is now used by Father Mestris in like ceremonials.
[Illustration: PRESIDIO CHURCH AND PRIEST'S RESIDENCE, MONTEREY, CALIF.] [Illustration: MISSION SAN CARLOS.] [Illustration: MISSION SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA.] [Illustration: PRESIDIO CHURCH, MONTEREY.] In the altar space or sanctuary are five chairs, undoubtedly brought to California by one of the Philippine galleons from one of those islands, or from China.

The bodies are of teak, ebony, or ironwood, with seats of marble, and with a disk of marble in the back.
In the sacristy is the safe in which Serra used to keep the sacred vessels, as well as the important papers connected with his office.

It is an interesting object, sheeted with iron, wrapped around with iron bands and covered all over with bosses.

It is about three feet wide and four feet high.

In the drawers close by are several of the copes, stoles, maniples, and other vestments which were once used by Serra at the old Mission..