Antique 1939 Catholic Holy Card | Blessed Maria Domenica Mazzarello | Original Devotional Prayer Card

A beautiful original 1939 Catholic devotional card dedicated to Blessed Maria Domenica Mazzarello, co-foundress of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters).

The front features a devotional portrait of Blessed Maria Domenica Mazzarello, shown in religious habit with a radiant halo, accompanied by a sacred image of the Virgin Mary and Child.

The reverse contains a complete Triduum prayer dedicated to Maria Mazzarello, asking for her intercession and for the grace to live a life of faith, devotion and holiness.

Particularly interesting is the original ecclesiastical printing authorization:

“Imprimatur: Mechliniae, die 21 Februarii 1939”

followed by the name of Jos. Carton de Wiart, Vicar General.

Maria Domenica Mazzarello had been beatified only a few months earlier, in November 1938, making this an especially interesting piece from the early period of her public veneration. She was later canonized in 1951.

This is a lovely piece of early 20th-century Catholic devotional history, particularly suited to collectors of Salesian memorabilia, Marian and Catholic holy cards, or material relating to the early cult of Saint Maria Domenica Mazzarello.

Details

• Subject: Blessed Maria Domenica Mazzarello
• Religious tradition: Roman Catholic
• Type: Antique devotional / holy card
• Date: 1939
• Language: Dutch
• Front: Devotional portrait of Maria Domenica Mazzarello
• Reverse: Triduum prayer
• Ecclesiastical authorization: Imprimatur, Mechelen, 21 February 1939
• Associated tradition: Salesian
• Printed: Italy, according to the marking on the front
• Material: Printed paper/card
• Approx. size: 10.5 × 6 cm
• Condition: Original aged condition

Condition

The card retains its original early-20th-century appearance with warm natural ageing, slight discoloration and minor surface imperfections.

The printed text remains clearly legible, and the original green printed/sealed emblem on the front is preserved.