{"product_id":"1871-catholic-episcopal-document-bishop-foulon-nancy","title":"Rare 1871 Catholic Episcopal Document – Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon, Diocese of Nancy","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e1871 Catholic Episcopal Appointment Document – Bishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA remarkable \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century Catholic ecclesiastical document\u003c\/strong\u003e issued in \u003cstrong\u003e1871 by Joseph-Alfred Foulon\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bishop of Nancy and Toul and Primate of Lorraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis original \u003cstrong\u003eepiscopal appointment document\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms the nomination of \u003cstrong\u003eFranciscus Xaverius Bourguignon as Canon of the Cathedral Chapter of Nancy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The document was issued in \u003cstrong\u003eNancy (Nanceii)\u003c\/strong\u003e and combines a printed episcopal heading with handwritten entries, signatures and an original embossed diocesan seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe printed Latin heading reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Josephus-Alfridus Foulon, Dei gratia et auctoritate Sanctae Sedis Apostolicae Episcopus Nanceiensis et Tullensis, Lotharingiae Primas.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document provides a fascinating example of \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century French Catholic church administration\u003c\/strong\u003e and the formal documentation used for ecclesiastical appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBishop Joseph-Alfred Foulon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph-Alfred Foulon (1823–1893)\u003c\/strong\u003e served as Bishop of Nancy and Toul before later becoming \u003cstrong\u003eArchbishop of Lyon and a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDocuments issued during his episcopate in Nancy offer an interesting connection to \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Catholic history, the Diocese of Nancy and 19th-century ecclesiastical administration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Catholic episcopal appointment document\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1871\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nancy, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph-Alfred Foulon, Bishop of Nancy and Toul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appointment of Franciscus Xaverius Bourguignon as Canon of the Cathedral Chapter of Nancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large folio sheet, folded as originally issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed episcopal heading, coat of arms and handwritten entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original handwritten signatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed diocesan seal of the Diocese of Nancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document remains in good antique condition, with normal historical fold marks and light age toning. The \u003cstrong\u003eembossed diocesan seal\u003c\/strong\u003e remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original folds, paper ageing and other minor signs of handling are consistent with the document's age and historical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1871 Catholic church document\u003c\/strong\u003e would be an interesting addition to collections of \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic ecclesiastical history, French church archives, episcopal documents, antique manuscripts and 19th-century religious ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58593229275471,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/1871_Catholic_episcopal_appointment_document_signed_by_Bishop_Joseph-Alfred_Foulon.jpg?v=1790001604","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/1871-catholic-episcopal-document-bishop-foulon-nancy","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}