Reliquary relic St Francis de Sale/Alacoque/Jeanne de C

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Reliquary relic St Francis de Sale/Alacoque/Jeanne de C

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Sold Date: 05/31/2007
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Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

Reliquary relic St Francis de Sale/Alacoque/Jeanne de Chantal This is a reliquary with relic's of Francis de Sales, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jeanne de Chantal ,wax seal and threads are intact and relic's are in place.Measures of the frame 4.7x4. Shipping and handling US$ 17.00 by registered priority mail. All my items are securely packet, to avoid all possible damage. I prefure payment by Paypal or cash by registered mail. Please see my other auctions for more antique catholic items. Francis de Sales Also known as

Francis of Sales; Gentle Christ of Geneva; the Gentleman Saint

Memorial

24 January

Profile

Born in a castle to a well-placed family, his parents intended that he become a lawyer, enter politics, and carry on the family line and power. Studied at La Roche, Annecy, Clermont College in Paris , and law at the University of Padua . Doctor of Law . He returned home, and found a position as Senate advocate.
It was at this point that he received a message telling him to "Leave all and follow Me." He took this as a call to the priesthood , a move his family fiercely opposed. However, he pursued a devoted prayer life, and his gentle ways won over the family.
Priest . Provost of the diocese of Geneva, Switzerland , a stronghold of Calvinists . Preacher , writer and spiritual director in the district of Chablais. His simple, clear explanations of Catholic doctrine, and his gentle way with everyone, brought many back to the Roman Church.
Bishop of Geneva at age 35. Travelled and evangelized throughout the Duchy of Savoy, working with children whenever he could. Friend of Saint Vincent de Paul . Turned down a wealthy French bishopric. Helped found the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jeanne de Chantal. Prolific correspondent. Doctor of the Church .

Born

1567 at Chateau of Thorens, Savoy

Died

28 December 1622 at Lyons, France ; buried at Annecy

Beatified

8 January 1662 by Pope Alexander VII

Canonized

19 April 1665 by Pope Alexander VII

Patronage

authors ; diocese of Baker, Oregon ; archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio ; Catholic press ; diocese of Columbus, Ohio ; confessors ; deaf people ; deafness ; educators ; journalists ; diocese of Keimoes-Upington, South Africa ; teachers ; diocese of Wilmington, Delaware ; writers

Margaret Mary Alacoque Also known as

Margarita Mary Alacoque; Margherita Mary Alacoque; Marguerite Mary Alacoque

Memorial

16 October

Profile

Healed from a crippling disorder by a vision of the Blessed Virgin , which prompted her to give her life to God. After receiving a vision of Christ fresh from the Scourging, she was moved to join the Order of the Visitation at Paray-le-Monial in 1671.
Received a revelation from our Lord in 1675 , which included 12 promises to her and to those who practiced a true to devotion to His Sacred Heart, whose crown of thorns represent his sacrifices. The devotion encountered violent opposition, especially in Jansenist areas, but has become widespread and popular.

Born

22 July 1647 at L'Hautecourt, Burgundy , France

Died

17 October 1690 of natural causes; body incorrupt

Beatified

18 September 1864

Canonized

13 May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Patronage

against polio ; devotees of the Sacred Heart ; loss of parents ; polio patients

JEANNE de CHANTAL Also known as

Jane Frances of Chantel; Jane Frances Fremiot de Chantal

Memorial

12 December ; 18 August ( United States ); formerly 21 August

Profile

Born to the nobility, the daughter of the president of the Parliment of Burgundy who raised her alone after the death of her mother when Jeanne was 18 months old. Married in 1592 at age twenty to Baron de Chantal. Mother of four. Widowed at 28 when the Baron was killed in a hunting accident and died in her arms. Taking a personal vow of chastity, she was forced to live with her father-in-law, which was a period of misery for her. She spent her free time in pr...