Pope Pius XII: The 1899 Holy Card from His Ordination to the Priesthood

The artifact is the Ordination Holy Card from Eugenio Pacelli’s 1899 ordination to the priesthood.

REMEMBRANCE

1899

Eugenio Pacelli

a Roman

elevated to the Priesthood
on Easter Day

On the following day
in the Borghese Chapel
of the Liberian Basilica
[Santa Maria Maggiore]
offered his first Mass.

The loving child of God
at His altar
first sacrificed to the Immortal God
Saviour of the People.

May you be present
Rejoicing to be invited.

We are grateful to Professor John Adams for his generosity in translating this ordination card.  

The translation gives us insight into the heart and soul of the 23 year old priest’s love for our Lord, and causes us to know him in a way we would not otherwise have the opportunity.