Graces Received
Author | : Briscese Rosangela |
Publisher | : John D. Calandra Italian-American Institute |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 0970340370 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780970340375 |
Rating | : 4/5 (375 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Graces Received by : Briscese Rosangela
Download or read book Graces Received written by Briscese Rosangela and published by John D. Calandra Italian-American Institute. This book was released on 2012 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Within Catholicism, ex-votos are votive objects presented in thanks for heavenly intercession with a misfortune such as an accident or illness. This book features two types of Italian ex-votos ... dating from 1832 to 1959: metal objects in the shapes of people, afflicted body parts, or hearts, and painted narrative tablets depicting the dramatic moment of crisis for which intercession was requested"--Publisher's description.