Excitement as box containing casket with Sister Stefani's relics is opened

The sarcophagus carrying the remains of Sister Irine Stefani at the Mathari main chapel where it was removed for inspection for beatification Thursday. [PHOTO: TABITHA OTWORI/STANDARD]

NYERI: A box containing the remains of the late Italian nun, Sister Irene Stefani Nyaatha, was finally opened to the public yesterday evening.

The opening ceremony was held inside Mathari Central Chapel, where hundreds of faithful attended to witness the event, with the hope the casket bearing the relics would be opened.