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Boy of Constantinople (Puer Constantiop), September 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: P

Scope and Contents

Commemoration of the earthquake in Constantinople in 447, when a boy was lifted to heaven and heard the "Trisagion".

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1650-approximately 1850

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Cards are predominantly in German, with some names in Latin. A few cards are entirely in Latin.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (1 container)

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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