1900s - 3 Vintage French Religious Holy Cards - Saint Jean Marie Vianney Lourdes Shrine Prayer Images - Catholic Devotional Ephemera Set

This collection features three charming vintage French holy cards, originating from the early 20th century, specifically around 1909 as indicated on one of the cards. These devotional ephemera pieces celebrate significant figures and pilgrimage sites within Catholic tradition. They offer a glimpse into historical religious practices and artistic representation of faith.

The set includes a card dedicated to Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, known as the Curé of Ars, featuring his portrait and an image of his church. The text reads: 'Dans l'Eglise du Saint Curé d'Ars, j'ai prié pour vous.' (In the Church of the Holy Curé of Ars, I prayed for you.) The other two cards depict scenes of Our Lady of Lourdes, showing the apparition of Mary to a kneeling figure, likely Saint Bernadette, by a stream or grotto, and the Lourdes shrine. Both state: 'Aux pieds de Marie j'ai prié pour vous.' (At the feet of Mary I prayed for you.) One card's reverse side includes 'Indulgence de 50 jours. Belley, le 15 janvier 1909. + François, évêque de Belley.' (Indulgence of 50 days. Belley, January 15, 1909. + François, Bishop of Belley.) Another has general 'Invocations' (Invocations) for prayer.