Rare 1834 Catholic Church Ordination Document – Bishop Jacobus-Franciscus Besson – Diocese of Metz – Embossed Seal

Original Roman Catholic ecclesiastical document issued in Metz (France) in 1834 by Jacobus-Franciscus Besson, Bishop of Metz.

The document certifies the ecclesiastical promotion within the Catholic Church hierarchy of Franciscus Xaverius Bourguignon, confirming that he was examined and judged suitable according to church regulations. Such certificates were issued as official proof of clerical ordination or advancement in holy orders.

The printed heading reads:

“Jacobus-Franciscus Besson, Miseratione Divina et Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae gratia Episcopus Metensis.”

These documents were issued by the diocesan chancery and authenticated with the official episcopal seal.

• Country: France
• Diocese: Metz
• Date: 1834 (April, handwritten entry)
• Language: Latin with manuscript entries
• Printed episcopal coat of arms at top
• Original embossed paper seal of the Diocese of Metz
• Handwritten signatures of church officials
• Large folio document originally folded

Jacobus-Franciscus Besson served as Bishop of Metz from 1824 to 1842. Documents issued during his episcopate reflect the administration of the Catholic Church in eastern France during the early 19th century and are collectible items of ecclesiastical history.

Antique condition. Visible folds from storage, age toning, stains, and water damage in the lower section. The embossed seal remains visible.

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