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PDE_0076-02-0332 · Item · 1950
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The image depicts a cross in the middle and in each of the four corners there is a picture of the four major Basilicas in Rome: St Peter's, St John Lateran, S. Maria Maggiore and St Paul outside the Walls. These names are written under the pictures in a 'scroll.' Overleaf, one finds a short definition of the twenty-fifth Jubilee Year held in 1950.

Anno Santo MCMXXV
PDE_0076-02-0109 · Item · 1925-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

At the top front page, the image depicts jesus Christ surrounded by His disciplies. On the left hand side of this picture there is the symbol of the Holy Eucharist (IHS) while on the right hand side is the globe with the Cross on top. Underneath this, there is a picture of the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome. On the left a portrait of the Pope reigning at the time, Pius XI and on the right is the Porta Santa (the Holy Door) which is only opened during a Holy Year (Jubilee), which occurs every 25 years. On the first day of a holy year, the Pope strikes the brick wall with a silver hammer and opens it to the pilgrims. The message imparted by the Holy Door is that God's mercy reaches out to mankind's frailty. At the back of this memento there are three small prayers dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. This image is a memento of the First Solemn Mass by the Augustinian Fr Michele Giorgio Mizzi at Notabile. Overleaf, there is also a quote from the Manual of St Augustine.

Anno Santo MCMXXXIII
PDE_0076-02-0190 · Item · 1933-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The dark-coloured image depicts the Crucified Christ with His Mother Mary, St John the Apostle, Mary Magdalene and another person at the foot of the Cross. A small prayer of adoration is found beneath this picture. At the bottom, there is an image of the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome, on the left a side'ways portrait of Pope Pius XI, under whose reign the Jubilee Year was celebrated and on the right a picture of the Holy Door which is opened every 25 years for the Holu Jubilee. This last image is radiant in gold, a stark comparision with the dull picture at the top. Overleaf, one finds some information about the Jubilee Year and at the bottom, there are some prayers and an indulgence linked to them.

Anno Santo Roma 1950
PDE_0076-02-0336 · Item · 1950
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The postcard portrays the Egyptian obelisk standing in St Peter's Square in Rome and a quote from the Pope's message for the Jubilee Year, in a way that the words and the obelisk in the middle form a cross. At the bottom of the postcard, on the right hand side, there is the Basilica of St Peters and pilgrims in the foreground.

PDE_0076-02-0193 · Item · 1933
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The sepia-coloured image carries a photo of the Crucified Christ and on His right there is the Mount of Calvary - the Golgotha and the three crosses on top - the middle one pertaining to Jesus Christ and the two on the side pertaining to the two theives who were crucified with Him. On the right of the image there is a medallion with the picture of Pope Pius Xi giving his benediction. There is also his insigna and some palm and olives branches - both related with the Passion of Christ - the palm trees were used on Palm Sunday, which is the celebrationopening Holy Week and the olive trees were ound in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden of Olives where Jesus Christ was betrayed by Judas and the Catholic Church commemorates this on Maundy Thursday. Overleaf, one finds type written in blue and red ink the Latin prayer about the priesthood by the US Bishop Bishop Fulton Sheen (+1979) "O priest! Who art thou? Thou art not from thyself, because thou art from nothing. Thou art not to thine own self, because thou art a mediator to God. Thou art not for thyself, because thou ought to live for God alone.

Annus Sanctus 1933-34
PDE_0076-02-0186 · Item · 1934-02-11
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The image depicts the Sacred Heart of Jesus protecting over the Basilica of St Peter's and its square filled with pilgrims. At the background, there is depicted Calvary Hill (which is in Israel) with the three bodies Crucified - Jesus Christ and the two theives, one on each side. At the bottom of the image, on the left hand side, one finds a portrait of Pope Pius XI together with a picture of his insigna, under whose reign the Jubilee Year was celebrated. This round image is decorated with wheat and grapes, the symbols of the Holy Eucharist. Overleaf, one finds that this image is a memento of the Solemn Profession by Fr Paolo G. Galea of the Order of Preachers, i.e. a Domenican priest at Rabat.

Annus Sanctus 1933-34
PDE_0076-02-0202 · Item · 1934-12-31
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The sepia coloured image depicts the Crucified Christ on the Mount of Golgotha, with the two crosses of the two thieves who were crucified with Him. In the middle one finds depicted the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome with the grand square and on the right an image of Pope Pius XI giving his benediction . On the right hand corner one finds the Pope's insigna. This image is a memento of the great celebrations held at the Parish of St George in Qormi to commemorate the Nineteenth Anniversary since the Passion of Christ.

Annus Sanctus 1933-34
PDE_0076-02-0194 · Item · 1934-02-11
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The rectangular image depicts Christ on a hill blessing Rome and the Basilica of St Peter's with a multitude of pilgrims entering the Square. On Christ's right hand side, there are the three crosses on which the two theives and Himself were crucified. This image is a memento of the Solemn Profession made by the Dominican Fr Emanuele Cassar O.P. at St Dominic's Church in Rabat. Overleaf, at the top. there is printed the Domenican Order coat of arms.

Annus Sanctus 1949-1950
PDE_0076-02-0328 · Item · 1950-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The colourful image depicts the four major Basilicas in Rome: St Peter's, St John Lateran, St Paul outside the Walls and Santa Maria Maggiore. On the right hand side, there is a picture of Pope Pius XII in a medallion giving his blessing and his coat of arms on underneath, his right hand side, there is his coat of arms. This image is a memento of the Jubilee Year 1950.

Annus Sanctus 1950
PDE_0076-02-0341 · Item · 1950
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The black and white image shows a hill with the Crucified Christ on top with six streams of water coming out from the foot of the Cross and moving downwards. At the foot of the hill, one finds the Basilica of St Peter's with its Square and colonnade. The picture depicts also rows of sheep moving towards the Basilica to enter - the sheep symbolise the faithful in the Bible. At the bottom of the picture, there is a photo of the coat of arms of Pope Pius XII. It is a memento of the Jubilee Year 1950.

PDE_0076-02-0334 · Item · 1950-12-23
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The postcard depicts the Holy Trinity over a rainbow surrounding St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Pilgrims are seen facing the same Basilica. In a medalliam on the right bottom corner there is a medallion with the portrait of the Pope giving his blessing and his insigna next to his picture. Overleaf written in blue ink are greetings from Rome to a certain Mr Agius. Signature of sender at the bottom is illegible.

PDE_0076-02-0342 · Item · 1950-03-25
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The black and white image shows a shadow of Jesus Christ in a stary sky over St Peter's Basilica. On the forefront, there is a photo of Pope Pius XII together with his coat of arms on his right hand side. This image is a memento of the first solemn mass celebrated by the Dominican Fr Vincenz Portelli O.P. at Valletta. At the top of the page overleaf, one finds the chalice and host of the Holy Eucharist adorned with vines and wheat. A quote from Psalm 109 is also found "You are a priest for ever."

PDE_0076-02-0114 · Item · 1925-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The black and white picture of the Crucified Christ with the Basilica of St Peter's and the square in front full of pilgrims in the background is set on a yellow background in a guilded frame. At the bottom there is quoted "“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." from the Gospel of Matthew 11: 28. This image is a memento of the first solemn mass of Fr Joannes Mifsud at the Chapel of the Blessed Agnes in the Capranica College in Rome. At the top there is written in pencil "Sac. Emmanuele Farrugia."

Annus Sanctus MCMIL - MCML
PDE_0076-02-0333 · Item · 1949
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The four-page image shows Christ in full glory at the door of heaven, glowing in a golden colour, protecting and guarding the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome, where thousands of pilgrims can be seen in the Square in front. At the bottom, there is a portrait of Pope Pius XII, during whose reign the Jubilee Year was celebrated. On the right hand side, there is a picture of St Peter and St Paul together standing on a cloud covering St Peter's. Their feast day is celebrated on the same day - 29 June - because the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. St Peter is holding the keys of heaven, which today are an emblem of the Catholic Church and a symbol of papal authority. The keys represent the divine authority that was vested before the death of Jesus in the apostle Peter. St Paul is seen holding the sword and the Holy Bible. This is a reference to his Letter to the Ephesians 6: 17wherein he writes “And take the … sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Besides this, the author of the letter to the Hebrews, who is traditionally believed to be St. Paul, uses a similar analogy and further explains why the Word of God is connected to a sword, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, ...” (Hebrews 4:12). In the middle pages, one finds a calendar of saints for the year 1950.

Annus Sanctus MCMIL - MCML
PDE_0076-02-0329 · Item · 1950
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The image shows Christ in full glory at the door of heaven, glowing in a golden colour, protecting and guarding the Basilica of St Peter's in Rome, where thousands of pilgrims can be seen in the Square in front. At the bottom, there is a portrait of Pope Pius XII, during whose reign the Jubilee Year was celebrated. Overleaf, there is printed a prayer for the beatification of Pope Pius XII.

PDE_0076-02-0108 · Item · 1925-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The sepia-coloured picture shows the Pope surrounded by various Cardinals opening the Holy Door (Porta Santa) which is opened every 25 years in the Jubilee Year. Above this, there is depicted in a cloud Jesus Christ giving the Keys to St Peter. The picture is set in a guilded border. This is a memento of the giving of the tonsure (the first step towards priesthood) and the installation of the first minor orders to Fr Carmelus Busuttil as lector and porter. At the top one finds - "I am your portion and your inheritance" - reflecting a quote from the Book of Numbers 18: 20.

PDE_0076-02-0107 · Item · 1925-01-01
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

The sepia-coloured picture shows the Pope surrounded by various Cardinals opening the Holy Door (Porta Santa) which is opened every 25 years in the Jubilee Year. Above this, there is depicted in a cloud Jesus Christ giving the Keys to St Peter. The picture is set in a border, having two angels at the top on the left and right hand corners. On the side, one finds olive branches and at the bottom, on the left, there is a painting of the Basilica of St Peters, in the middle the insigna of Pope Pius XI and on the right the Lateran basilica with the Jubilee Year printed underneath – MCMXXV – 1925. The outside border is guilded.

PDE_0076-02-0331 · Item · 1950
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

On the first page there is depicted Pope Pius XII opening the Holy Door or 'Porta Sancta' which is only open during a Holy Year (Jubilee), which occurs every 25 years . On the first day of a holy year, the Pope strikes the brick wall with a silver hammer and opens it to the pilgrims. The message imparted by the Holy Door is that God's mercy reaches out to mankind's frailty. On the next three pages, one finds a small write-up about the Jubilee Year in Italian, English and French, one language for each page. In the middle of the image, there is a blank page, with 2 small holes and a border. Most probably, a picture of Fr marjanu Vella OFM was affixed here, as his rubber stamp is found at the bottom of the same page. On the back middle page, there is written in pencil the number 4.

PDE_0076-02-0043 · Item · 1906-02-17
Part of Tony Terribile Collections

This Apostolic Benediction was given to whoever enrols in the Incorporates Soceity of the Crusdade of Rescue. It carries the coat of arms of Pope Pius X, decorated with flowers and guilded. At the bottom of the image, one finds the address of the Society - 337 Harrow Rd, London. Overleaf, one finds an explanation of the aim of the Society's aim.