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Prayer attributed to Pope Sixtus IV (with Indulgence), early 16th century

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Identifier: MS 114/ff. 65r-65v

Contents

The prayer is preceded by the rubric Sequentem orationem edidit dominus Sixtus papa quartus et concessit omnibus eam devote legentibus coram ymagine beate marie insole xi annorum indulgentiarum pro qualibet vite, which grants an indulgence to those who recite this prayer in front of an image of the Virgin Mary.

The prayer begins on f. 64r with the words Ave santissima maria mater Dei regina celi porta paradisi and ends on f. 64v with libera me ab omni malo et ora pro peccatis meis. Amen.

Dates

  • Creation: early 16th century

Creator

Language of Materials

Latin.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

1 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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