On 16 March 2023, Jeroen Reyniers delivered a lecture on relics in the basilica of Tongres (Tongeren). Among the many attendees was a citizen named Christiaan Doucet. After the lecture, he proudly presented the speaker a fragment of the basilica’s famous statue of Our Lady. The medieval Mary statue is rare and indispensable. Since 2017, it has been protected as an important piece of cultural heritage and is included in the list of Flemish masterpieces (Vlaamse Topstukkenlijst). Christiaan did not damage the statue, but received the piece from his mother years ago. It came into her possession in 1946 when the medieval sculpture fell to the ground. Fragments of the statue’s forehead were up for grabs at the time. Christiaan’s mother took a piece home, and then it has developed its own significance. Since 1946, the fragment has been considered as a relic and Christiaan always carries the piece of wood with him in his wallet. As a result of this event, Christiaan was interviewed about his personal treasure. The conversation brought to light that Christiaan attends the seven-yearly Coronation Festivities (Kroningsfeesten) in Tongres each time and views the large medieval statue in the Basilica on a weekly basis. He is curious whether his object is indeed from the statue, but he ultimately decided not to investigate further. The process is costly and requires sacrificing a piece that he cannot retrieve afterwards, as it must be burned in the laboratory to obtain results. Nevertheless, Christiaan is convinced that the fragment in his wallet originates from the important statue. It also emerged that several other fragments from 1946 are still circulating in Tongres. Christiaan is considering to donate his treasure back to the Basilica of Tongres in the future. As a devout man, he spoke extensively about the emotional value of his fragment and the importance of Our Lady in his life.