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Yes, this kind of pamphlet looks very familiar! During the Bourbon Restoration especially, at the anniversaries of the death of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette (which were national events typically commemorated with a Mass), the Last Will and Testament of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's letter to Elisabeth were read. In fact, you can find this letter inscribed on the pedastal of the statue of Marie Antoinette in the Chapelle Expiatoire, in Paris. These two documents were particularly popular during the campaign to have the "royal martytrs," as they were known, canonized. What a lovely piece of history! (I remember the souvenir I brought back from my last visit to the Basilica of St. Denis was a moden facisimile of the Will of the King and Queen, and the letter to Elisabeth. They still sell well!)

@charles-xavier-de-bonald
24 Sep 2012 03:33:10PM
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Retorno de la Corte de Carlos III / Charles III's Court returns

Social Announcements & Introductions

Most Catholic Majesty,

Receive my best wishes for the success of your court and your wonderful build.

In remembrance of your kind hospitality, I remain,

J-M. Terray

@charles-xavier-de-bonald
02 Sep 2012 09:33:55PM
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Announcing "Ecclesiastica"

Marketplace Archive ** CLOSED **

Ecclesiastica is a store dedicated to faithfully recreating the splendor and beauty of vestments, habits, and devotionals of the Catholic Church, with an eye to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Our growing collection includes vestments, items for chapels both public and private, devotionals, religious artwork, mitres, thrones, relics,and a few sundry and un-categorized items. While over the coming weeks we will unveil a complete line of clerical vestiture, Ecclesiastica is not only for the clergy and their best friends. Ecclesiastica also sells wonderful devotional items for use in the home, all bearing the prestigious Versailles Label of Accuracy. Come and visit our two locations, in the Versailles Marketplace and at the Chateau de la Motte-Tilly (Les Lumieres) and do join the group!

The "Frayssinous" Tabernacle:

Named for the Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs and Education under Charles X, this tabernacle opens to reveal a lace interior.

The "Du Barry" Prie-Dieu:

Some might ask about the strange name given to this prayer kneeler. We shall say it is an act of gratitude for an encouraging but persistent muse. A lovely addition to any chapel or home, it comes with a lovely prayer pose.

The "Affre" Crucifix:

Named for the Archbishop of Paris killed during the tumult of the Revolution of 1848, this nicely crafted crucifix comes complete with a sculpted corpus.

The "Expiatoire" Missale Stand:

A nice stand which bears the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal...the book of prayer used during the Mass) with ribbons.

Come and visit our great number of interesting historical creations. Remember, the Sedia Gestatoria (the portable throne of the Popes) makes for a great photo-op!