{"product_id":"antique-devotional-image-of-blessed-valentinus-paquay-pater-valentinus-of-hasselt","title":"Antique Devotional Image of Blessed Valentinus Paquay | Pater Valentinus of Hasselt","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare and beautifully preserved antique devotional object dedicated to Father Valentinus Paquay of Hasselt, Belgium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front contains a small period photographic devotional image of \u003cstrong\u003eFather Valentinus Paquay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beloved Franciscan known in Hasselt as \u003cem\u003eHet Heilig Paterke van Hasselt\u003c\/em\u003e — the “Holy Little Father of Hasselt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the original printed identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“D.G. Pater VALENTINUS Hasselt”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etogether with an old red wax seal and an aged paper backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFather Valentinus Paquay (1828–1905) was a Belgian Franciscan friar and priest who became widely revered for his ministry as a confessor and spiritual guide in Hasselt. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small devotional image retains its original aged presentation, including the historic paper label, wax seal and transparent protective covering. Its intimate scale and surviving original identification make it an especially interesting piece for collectors of Catholic devotional history and Belgian religious memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Father Valentinus Paquay of Hasselt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReligious tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Catholic \/ Franciscan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique devotional image \/ religious keepsake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period photographic devotional portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed identification label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e “D.G. Pater VALENTINUS Hasselt”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original red wax seal visible on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, transparent protective covering and decorative border; exact composition unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century devotional object; exact date unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated place:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hasselt, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aged condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe object retains its original presentation with aged paper, slight discoloration, surface wear and imperfections to the protective covering. The printed label and red wax seal remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58648075174223,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-09-02_20-27-21.jpg?v=1788370304","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-devotional-image-of-blessed-valentinus-paquay-pater-valentinus-of-hasselt","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}