{"product_id":"rare-1834-catholic-church-ordination-document-bishop-jacobus-franciscus-besson-diocese-of-metz-embossed-seal","title":"Rare 1834 Catholic Church Ordination Document  Bishop Jacobus-Franciscus Besson  Diocese of Metz  Embossed Seal","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e1834 Catholic Church Ordination Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBishop Jacobus-Franciscus Besson – Diocese of Metz – Embossed Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Roman Catholic ecclesiastical document issued in Metz (France) in \u003cstrong\u003e1834\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJacobus-Franciscus Besson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bishop of Metz.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed heading reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e “Jacobus-Franciscus Besson, Miseratione Divina et Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae gratia Episcopus Metensis.” \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese documents were issued by the diocesan chancery and authenticated with the official episcopal seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiocese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1834 (April, handwritten entry)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latin with manuscript entries\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted episcopal coat of arms at top\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal embossed paper seal of the Diocese of Metz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten signatures of church officials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLarge folio document originally folded\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacobus-Franciscus Besson\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAntique condition. Visible folds from storage, age toning, stains, and water damage in the lower section. The embossed seal remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: red;\"\u003e------ Ask for authenticity documents in private messages at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@saintsrelics.com\"\u003einfo@saintsrelics.com\u003c\/a\u003e ------\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saints Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802459386228,"sku":"21396","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/rare-1834-catholic-church-ordination-document--bishop-jacobus-franciscus-besson--diocese-of-metz--embossed-seal-874d.jpg?v=1794422915","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/rare-1834-catholic-church-ordination-document-bishop-jacobus-franciscus-besson-diocese-of-metz-embossed-seal","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}