{"product_id":"livret-communion-solennelle-marseille-ancien-retro-eglise-catholique-vintage","title":"Vintage First Communion Booklet Old Retro Catholic Church Marseille","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old solemn communion booklet comes from the Diocese of Marseille, as clearly indicated by the inscription on its cover. The object has a vertical rectangular shape with straight corners, typical of religious booklets from the mid-20th century. The cover is made of a grey-beige paper with a slightly grainy matte texture, showing some signs of wear and age, with no illustration or graphic ornamentation. The black typographical print displays a sober and institutional style, with clearly legible uppercase characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover page explicitly mentions: \"COMMUNION SOLENNELLE\" (Solemn Communion), followed by \"Rénovation des promesses du baptême et fête paroissiale de la persévérance\" (Renewal of baptismal promises and parish celebration of perseverance), which clearly places this booklet within the framework of traditional Catholic ceremonies. The mention \"DIOCÈSE DE MARSEILLE\" (Diocese of Marseille) at the top reinforces the document's geographical and ecclesiastical origin. At the bottom of the page, the publisher \"PUBLIROC — MARSEILLE\" is indicated, which attests to local printing, probably intended for the parishes in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography, lack of decoration, and visible patina on the paper suggest a period edition, likely from the 1950s to 1970s, typical of religious materials distributed locally. The whole is displayed upright on an old wooden table, with a wooden bookcase in the background, reinforcing the retro and heritage atmosphere of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet has no visible illustration on the cover, nor any mention of a precise date or individual name. Only institutional and liturgical elements are present, making it an authentic document for the memory of communion ceremonies in Marseille. The general condition shows some creases, stains, and superficial marks, with no visible tears on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is second-hand and sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Solemn communion, also called \"profession of faith,\" was established in France in the 19th century as a significant step in Christian initiation. It marks the public reaffirmation of baptismal commitments, often accompanied by community ceremonies and the giving of printed keepsakes like this booklet. In Marseille, these booklets were frequently published by local printers for each parish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packed and shipped quickly by a professional seller specializing in antique objects and period documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old church booklet, Marseille mass program, communion souvenir, vintage religious document, retro Catholic booklet, baptism ceremony booklet, profession of faith booklet, catholic church booklet, Marseille liturgy, old souvenir booklet, vintage parish booklet, retro Marseille mass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54286766866759,"sku":"02543be6-37cd-4479-beab-dfbaf0473a73","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_7bfeb7cb-f860-4ef7-a8da-caff5c86be03.jpg?v=1783121651","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livret-communion-solennelle-marseille-ancien-retro-eglise-catholique-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}