Item 5 - Pyx and Holy Oils Stock used by Father Mathew

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IE CA FM RES/9/4/5

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Pyx and Holy Oils Stock used by Father Mathew

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  • c.1840-1850 (Creation)

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Two Silver Artefacts

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Irish Capuchin Franciscans
(1615-2023)

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Irish Capuchin Archives

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A silver pyx (diameter: 4.8 cm) with the Christogram IHS engraved on cover. The initials ‘TM’ are engraved on case. With silver Holy Oils Stock. The stock has three parts engraved with ‘I, B, C’.

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      Holy Oils Stock are engraved with I, B and C to safely store the Holy oils. Catechumens used in Baptism. The oil of Chrism used in Confirmation, Baptism and consecration of a Bishop. The Oil of the Sick used in Unction. The stock is stored in a worn (red) leather pouch.

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