Holy Card
c.1970 (Printed)
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Holy card showing a figure holding flowers and a branch with the words 'July Ninth' and 'Child martyr' down the sides and 'St. Maria Goretti' 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 holding flowers and a branch with the words 'July Ninth' and 'Child martyr' down the sides and 'St. Maria Goretti' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On recto: 'July ninth. Child martyr. St. Maria Goretti.'
On verso: 'St. Maria Goretti. Child Martyr. Feast: July 9. This little girl was brutally slain by a man who attempted to rape her. She infuriated him by her resistance and died rather than yield to him. It was her murderer who, repenting, confessed his crime and gave testimony to her sanctity. Prayer. St. Maria Goretti, pray for the youth of today who are subjected to violent temptations. Pray that by the grace of God and their own integrity, they may bring others to Christ. Heavenly 88. Printed in Italy.' |
| Credit line | Given by Pauline Meredith Webber |
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| Accession number | E.429-2022 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2022 |
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