Holy Card
c.1970 (Printed)
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Holy card showing a figure holding a picture of two sacred hearts with the words 'May twenty fifth' and 'Virgin foundress' down the sides and 'St. Madeleine Sophie Barat' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso.
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Materials and techniques | Print, ink on paper. |
Brief description | Holy card published by Fratelli Bonell, Italy, c.1970. |
Physical description | Holy card showing a figure holding a picture of two sacred hearts with the words 'May twenty fifth' and 'Virgin foundress' down the sides and 'St. Madeleine Sophie Barat' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso. |
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Marks and inscriptions | On recto: 'May twenty fifth. Virgin foundress. St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.'
On verso: 'St. Madeleine-Sophie Barat. Virgin Foundress. Feast: May 25. This woma of great charm and industry founded a congregation called the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, afterward known as Madames of the Sacred Heart. She had such clever organization ability that many pastors asked her to establish schools. During her lifetime one hundred and five schools were founded, and the Order has since spread all over the world. Prayer. St. Madeleine-Sophie, pray for us that we may imitate your zeal and dedication to God's service! Heavenly 87. Printed in Italy.' |
Credit line | Given by Pauline Meredith Webber |
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Accession number | E.428-2022 |
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Record created | March 19, 2022 |
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