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Paris Archdiocese Issues Forty Hour Prayer Mandate Amid Unrest
In June 1653 Paris Archbishop issues a mandate for Forty Hours prayers to aid the king and royal family, urging public devotion as authorities seek calm. The document assigns archbishops and rural deans to oversee devotions and stresses fear of God and reliance on mercy as foundations of hope amid turmoil. Royal officials report efforts to alleviate distress and protect the poor.
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