{"product_id":"rare-1852-1255catholic-episcopal-appointment-document-bishop-dupont-des-loges-diocese-of-metz-embossed-seal-21415","title":"Rare 1852 Catholic Episcopal Appointment Document  Bishop Dupont des Loges  Diocese of Metz  Embossed Seal","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRare 1852 Catholic Episcopal Appointment Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBishop Dupont des Loges – Diocese of Metz – Embossed Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 19th-century Roman Catholic episcopal document issued by \u003cstrong\u003ePaul-Georges-Marie Dupont des Loges\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bishop of Metz.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe document confirms the appointment of \u003cstrong\u003eFranciscus Xaverius Bourguignon\u003c\/strong\u003e to a parish office within the \u003cstrong\u003eDiocese of Metz\u003c\/strong\u003e, written in Latin in elegant ecclesiastical chancery script.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed heading displays the episcopal coat of arms and the name:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e “Paulus-Georgius-Maria Dupont des Loges, Miseratione Divina et Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae gratia Episcopus Metensis.” \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in \u003cstrong\u003eMetz (Metis)\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong\u003e2 March 1852\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Roman Catholic ecclesiastical manuscript document\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted episcopal heading with coat of arms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLatin text in handwritten chancery script\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal handwritten signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed diocesan seal of the Diocese of Metz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLarge folio sheet, folded as originally issued\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic mid-19th century church document from France\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul-Georges-Marie Dupont des Loges (1804–1886)\u003c\/strong\u003e served as Bishop of Metz from 1843 to 1886 and was an important Catholic and political figure during the period leading up to the \u003cstrong\u003eFranco-Prussian War\u003c\/strong\u003e and the annexation of \u003cstrong\u003eAlsace-Lorraine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDocuments issued during his episcopate are collected by historians of the Catholic Church and collectors of 19th-century manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with typical fold marks and light age toning. The embossed episcopal seal remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\nEstimated Collector Value\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e€250 – €380\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: red;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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":56802460270964,"sku":"21414","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/0330\/5844\/files\/rare-1852-1255catholic-episcopal-appointment-document-bishop-dupont-des-loges-diocese-of-metz-embossed-seal-21415-1a65.jpg?v=1794422937","url":"https:\/\/saintsrelics.com\/products\/rare-1852-1255catholic-episcopal-appointment-document-bishop-dupont-des-loges-diocese-of-metz-embossed-seal-21415","provider":"Saints Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}