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Transportation of the relics of Saint Louis. Cardinal Charle
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Transportation of the relics of Saint Louis. Cardinal Charle
Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardinal. Transportation of the relics of St Louis. Engraving by Man. The Iberian Illustration, 1885. Colored. Date: 20131114
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1825 1885 1892 Allemand Archbishop Cardinal Catholicism Ceremony Iberian Martial Missionary Relics Lavigerie
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This engraving, titled 'Transportation of the Relics of St. Louis,' depicts a significant moment in the history of Catholicism in Europe. The image, created by the skilled hand of Man and published by The Iberian Illustration in 1885, commemorates the solemn transportation of the relics of Saint Louis, the patron saint of France, from Paris to Algiers. At the heart of the scene is Cardinal Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892), a French missionary and cardinal, who is leading the procession. Dressed in his full cardinal's regalia, Lavigerie exudes an air of authority and devotion as he holds the ornate reliquary containing the sacred relics. The exterior of the grand Basilica of Saint Denis in Paris serves as the backdrop for this historic event. Surrounded by a large group of clergymen, soldiers, and faithful followers, the cardinal leads the procession, which includes a magnificent horse-drawn carriage adorned with the cross and the French tricolor flag. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of martial pomp and contemporary grandeur, reflecting the European age in which it took place. The vibrant colors of the engraving bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time to witness this momentous occasion in the history of Catholicism and French-Algerian relations. Cardinal Lavigerie, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, played a crucial role in the evangelization of Africa, establishing the Mission de Paris Evangélique en Afrique (MPEA), which later became the Mission de Paris pour l'Evangélisation des Afriques (MPEA), and eventually the Mission Catholique Africaine (MCA). His dedication to the faith and his efforts to spread it across the continent left a lasting impact on the world.
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