1920 Limoges | Pilgrimage Mass for Alsace and Lorraine | Chaoyang Selects

1920 Limoges | Pilgrimage Mass for Alsace and Lorraine https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53931973012_29eb80bc3b_c_d.jpg Published in Limoges, France, by Paul Mellottée and approved by Bishop Alfred, this guide to pilgrimages in the Alsace and Lorraine regions of northeastern France reflects the flourishing pilgrimage culture of the era. Particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, believers often journeyed to these areas to visit sacred sites, which served as significant centers of Catholic devotion. Mass books were typically adorned with exquisite decorative borders. This particular item is distinguished by its unique production details, featuring eight pages with varied tab designs and text. These pages showcase multiple sanctuaries and Marian apparitions within the region. Furthermore, the interior includes full-color illustrations of renowned local churches and religious architecture, collectively outlining the important pilgrimage routes of the area. These were used to guide or commemorate the pilgrimages of the faithful to these sacred destinations.