Original antique paper document (17th century - 1630s). 

Vespers hymn of Saint Francis de Sales, patron of writers, journalists, confessors, deaf people, educators.

No exact date, found in a book dated from 1630.

Folded twice. Calligraphy. Latin text. 

1 leaf (written only on one side). Dimensions 26x26cm.

Poor/Acceptable condition in general; as is - slightly foxed, water- stains, few spots more foxed/splotchy, partial ink fading, merely creasy paper at its corners/edges, tears/creases/fragile parts/holes/missing parts from its upper edge, holes on folding parts as per photos.

Note: Francis de Sales (French: Saint François de Sales) (1567-1622) was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced Jean Eudes to develop the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.