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and illustrations for the purposes of prayer throughout all hours of the day

The Latin inscriptions draw our attention to the 'fruits of honor and honesty' as St

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Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion Catholic Gift occupationsA reflection on the crucifixion and death of Jesus, as depicted in this striking illuminated manuscript page from the 15th century from a Book of Hours, which was a small private devotional liturgical text from the medieval times. These were typically illuminated to bring together liturgy, devotions, and illustrations for the purposes of prayer throughout all hours of the day.