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From: "Bob \(Rebel Rob\) Hoover" <>
Subject: [ROOTS-L] re: Memorial Card
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:44:18 -0400

Sandie,
I would assume it relates to the Catholic belief in purgatory where you
spend time for your sins before actually entering Heaven. It is most
likely
a request to free him from purgatory in 7 years, regardless of how long he
should 'spend' there..

Question - I know that Roman Catholics believe in purgatory but I'm curious
about the other 'Orthodox' Catholics (I.e. Greek, Russian, etc.). Do they
also believe in purgatory?

Bob Hoover

> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:47:53 -0500
> From: "Sandie" <>
> Subject: Memorial Card
>
> I have a memorial card of an ancestor who was of the Catholic faith. At
> the
> bottom of the card is this phrase : Merciful Jesus Grant Him Eternal
Rest.
> ( 7 Years and 7 Quarantines ). I have no idea what "7 Years and 7
> Quarantines" means ? And this is the first time I have ever come accross
> these words on a memorial card. I am hoping someone out there may know
the
> meaning of this phrase ? Thank you in advance :)
> Sandie
>

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• [ROOTS-L] Memorial Card by "Sandie" <>
  • Re: [ROOTS-L] Memorial Card by ETM <>
  • Re: [ROOTS-L] Memorial Card by ".... valentine53179" <>

  • [ROOTS-L] re: Memorial Card by "Bob \(Rebel Rob\) Hoover" <>

    • Re: [ROOTS-L] re: Memorial Card by ETM <>