cyprus. >> the relics of lazarus is a testimony to the teachings of jesus christ. when jesus raises lazarus from the dead, the idea here is that an actual person is experiencing a supernatural phenomenon and that relic is a symbol of that miracle. >> ultimately, it's a mystery why jesus raises lazarus from the dead. it may be to show his power, but i think more likely, it's because he loved lazarus, and loved mary and martha so much that he wanted to restore their brother to life. so i think it's less an act of showing his power and more an act of showing his love.