1954 Color Illuminated and Lettered Apostolic Blessing and a Plenary Indulgence to be Gained at the Hour of Death for a Priest, Signed By Archbishop Diego Venini.
Vatican, Rome: Not Published, 1954. Manuscript Calligraphy. Not Bound. Very Good. Item #028601
A hand-written document, lettered in red, blue & black with ornate and decorative initials & lettering; the supplicant was the Rev. John Pitonack and the text is dated & signed below the request for indulgence by D Veninim, Archiepiscopus Adana, with the blindstamp of the papacy. The upper section has a small circular color portrait of Pope Pius XII, surrounded by leaf-and-flower tendril decoration in several colors with gilt accents. Archbishop Diego Venini (1889 - 1981) was Secret Almoner Emeritus of the Office of Papal Charities and Titular Archbishop of Adana, and was a priest for 68 years. (Catholic Hierarchy site) Approx. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" size; vellum darkened; old glue residue on papal portrait; top and bottom edges with some darkening from old mount; calligraphy and decorative elements' color clear and fine; in very good condition.
Price: $125.00