Original vintage Episcopal Diocese of Long Island confirmation certificate group dating from 1940 and 1942, associated with St. John’s Church, Far Rockaway, New York.

The lot includes two beautifully illustrated confirmation certificates with elaborate Gothic-style lettering, religious imagery, diocesan seals and handwritten information.

One certificate was issued to Roberta Schuster in 1940, and the other to Carroll Schuster in 1942.

Also included is an original typewritten explanatory sheet titled “The Long Island Confirmation Certificate,” credited to Otto W. Heinicke. The document explains the symbolism and design of the certificate, including the pine and oak branches, Long Island wave motif, descending dove, Gospel medallions and other religious imagery.

An interesting group of original 1940s New York religious and Episcopal Church ephemera, particularly desirable for collectors of Long Island, Far Rockaway, church history, genealogy and vintage ecclesiastical documents.

Included: Everything shown in the photographs.

Original vintage items — not reproductions.

Please examine all photographs closely as they are an important part of the description.

Suggested item specifics:
Era: 1940s
Dates: 1940 & 1942
Location: Far Rockaway, New York
Organization: Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
Church: St. John’s Church
Type: Confirmation Certificates / Religious Ephemera
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Religion / Church History / New York History