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Antique Catholic Reliquary Signed Document Bartho Bishop of Porphyr Italy 1818
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Fine antique Italian document partially printed in Latin signed by the Joseph Bartho, Bishop of Porphyr, Domestic Prelate of His Holiness authenticating a piece of clothing as a relic of St Alphonsus Maria de Lguori, and to be publicly venerated, issued in Rome 18th July 1818, countersigned by Joseph Bartho, Bishop of Porphyr, Domestic Prelate of His Holiness. Housed in its original calf box.
Size: 21.5 x 30.5 cm approx
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Sub-Type: Catholic Religion
Type: Historical
Signed: Yes
Object: Signed Documents
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy