Holy Card
c.1970 (Printed)
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Holy card showing a figure stabbing a dragon with a lance with the words 'April twenty third' and 'Martyr patron of soldiers' down the sides and 'St. George' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Print, ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Holy card published by Fratelli Bonella, Italy, c.1970. |
| Physical description | Holy card showing a figure stabbing a dragon with a lance with the words 'April twenty third' and 'Martyr patron of soldiers' down the sides and 'St. George' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On recto: 'April twenty third. Martyr patron of soldiers. St. George.'
On verso: 'St. George. Martyr Patron of Soldiers. Feast: April 23. Called "the Great" because of the great power of his intercession, St. George is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He is the model of knighthood, the protector and avenger of women. Prayer. St, George, pray for your many needy, that they may have the grace to combat the evil dragon of sin.' |
| Credit line | Given by Pauline Meredith Webber |
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| Accession number | E.418-2022 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2022 |
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