{"product_id":"antique-handwritten-catholic-prayer-letter-sister-marie-louise-visitation-of-sainte-marie","title":"Antique Handwritten Catholic Prayer Letter – Sister Marie Louise, Visitation of Sainte-Marie","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA rare and deeply personal \u003cstrong\u003eantique handwritten Catholic devotional letter\u003c\/strong\u003e, written in French by \u003cstrong\u003eSœur Marie Louise of the Visitation of Sainte-Marie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter contains a heartfelt request for prayers, asking for the prayers of the recipient and referring to the \u003cstrong\u003eVisitation of Holy Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e. The closing identifies the writer as \u003cem\u003eSœur Marie Louise\u003c\/em\u003e, a religious sister associated with the Visitation of Sainte-Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten entirely by hand in elegant French cursive on aged paper, this small devotional document offers a remarkable glimpse into the private spiritual correspondence of a religious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter has been carefully folded, preserving the original format and handwriting. Its intimate character and handwritten nature make it particularly appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic manuscripts, convent history, religious ephemera and historical devotional documents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catholic devotional correspondence \/ prayer request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sœur Marie Louise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReligious affiliation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visitation of Sainte-Marie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original handwritten religious letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 × 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folded letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related toning, folds and light wear, consistent with its age and historical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original handwritten document as photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA particularly collectible feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most valuable aspect of this piece is that it is \u003cstrong\u003ean original handwritten document rather than a later printed reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e. The handwriting, folding and aged paper retain the character of the original devotional correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58639927443791,"sku":null,"price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-09-02_00-05-23.jpg?v=1788296815","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-handwritten-catholic-prayer-letter-sister-marie-louise-visitation-of-sainte-marie","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}