CHRISTIAN BETHLEHEM EX S CRYPTA BMV LACTIS DICTA VIRGIN MARY MILK POWDER PACKET

Description: CHRISTIAN BETHLEHEM EX S CRYPTA BMV LACTIS DICTA VIRGIN MARY MILK POWDER PACKET This is an original old 1" x 1.75" paper packet marked Ex. S. Crypta B.M.V. Lactis Dicta. This is a souvenir from the Milk Grotto Church containing limestone from the site where Mary and Joseph hid with the baby Jesus before they fled to Egypt. According to an old Armenian tradition this is the place where the Holy Family hid before they fled to Egypt. When the Virgin Mary nursed her child, her milk dropped on the rocks which turned milky white. Christians of all denominations as well as Muslims pilgrim to this place. On the walls of the cave are many representations of Maria lactans (the nursing Madonna) and of Old Testament prophets Already in the fifth century Paula who was associated with St. Jerome had a church built at that place which was first known as Mary's Church and after Paula's death was named after her. In 1375 Pope Gregory XI granted permission to the Franciscans to restore and enlarge the church. The present church was completed in 1892 and offers consolation to mothers who seek refuge in Mary's care. The confidence of Christian and Muslim mothers in Mary at the Milk Grotto is very strong. Up to the 1960 they even received small bags containing the limestone powder from the grotto. This is one of several of these that we have as found in a recent estate liquidation. I have included a photo of the old envelope that these were kept in. This listing is for one packet and we have a total of five available. All of the packets are in excellent condition just like the one shown in the photos here. Buyer pays $5 shipping in the U.S. International shipping is $13. Shipping is free on additional packets after the first when more than one is purchased. Thanks and have a great day! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 39 USD

Location: Spokane, Washington

End Time: 2024-10-14T21:04:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD