Saturday, March 23, 2013

Quick Question: What Does "In fidem etc." Stand For?

Many old Vatican letters sign off with this "In fidem" line.

Anybody know what it means?

Tanks!

4 comments:

  1. In Fidem etc., would be a short version of "to the verification of" without the remaining "we fix our seal and signature ...."

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  2. In quorum fidem has Nostras litteras, manu Nostra subscriptas atque majori Nostro Sigillo munitas, expediri jussimus.

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  3. in fidem huius rei = in testimonium huius rei

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  4. In witness whereof [I have signed these and have hereto affixed my seal]

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