Title

Gregory Derschug memorial holy card

Creation Date

1955-03-15

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Keywords

Catholic Church; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

Description

Funeral prayer card for Gregory Derschug, 1878-1955. The front of the card contains a photograph of Father Derschug. The back of the card contains biographical information and a prayer for the repose of his soul. This card was made by an unknown publisher. Derschug was a professor of classical languages at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Transcription

(front) Rev. Gregory J. Derschug, S.J. (back) In Memory of Rev. Gregory J. Derschug, S.J. Born November 17, 1878 Entered the Society of Jesus August 29, 1896 Died March 15, 1955 May he rest peace. Prayer. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that the soul of Thy servant, Gregory, whom Thou hast honored in this life with the sacred functions of the Priesthood, may forever rejoice in the bliss of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. may he rest in peace. Amen.

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00159_2d_02

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Recommended Citation

"Gregory Derschug memorial holy card" (1955). Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards. 15.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/jesuit_holy_cards/15

Rights

The Jesuit Memorial Card Collection is the physical property of Xavier University. U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. The majority of the cards in this collection were published after 1923 and therefore may not be in the public domain. Images, text, or other content downloaded from the collection may be freely used for non-profit educational and research purposes, or any other use falling within the purview of "Fair Use". However, in order to use the digital reproductions for any other reason users must have the express consent of the copyright holder. Contact Xavier University Archives to inquire about permissions to use the digital image.

Digital Publisher

Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Xavier University Archives