A Latin oration delivered by the Society of Jesus in 1743 to honor Guilielmus Philippus de Herzelles on his appointment as the thirteenth Bishop of Antwerp. This historical document offers insight into the religious and intellectual climate of 18th-century Belgium and the role of the Jesuit order. The text provides a valuable resource for scholars interested in church history, Latin oratory, and the cultural landscape of the period. The ceremonial address reflects the significance of episcopal appointments within the Catholic Church and the formal traditions observed by religious orders such as the Society of Jesus.

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