Happy 1986th anniversary!

A blessed Pentecost to everyone! Today, Holy Mother Church celebrates the 1986^th anniversary of Her beginning, having been founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who ordained thus that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Her.

Pentecôte | Jean II Restout | 1732

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DEDIT·ECCLESIAE·A·CHRISTO·AEDIFICATAE·EXORDIVM
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Vivat Sancta Mater Ecclesia !