An Experiment in Toleration
Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore,
practiced Roman Catholicism at a time when it was unlawful to do so in
England. In Maryland, the Calverts set policies which allowed Christians
to worship freely, but Catholics were a minority during the entire
colonial period. Eventually, other religious groups, such as Quakers and
Presbyterians, settled in Maryland to take advantage of this liberal
atmosphere.
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Catholic Religious items from St. Mary's City |
| A: |
Copper alloy Roman Catholic religious
medal depicting Ignatious Loyola and Francis Xavier, 17th century |
| B: |
Copper alloy Roman Catholic religious
medal depicting Ignatious Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa Avilla,
Philip Necro and Isidore the Plowman known collectively as the
five saints, 17th century |
| C: |
Glass bead and copper alloy chain,
single decade palm rosary, 17th century |
| D: |
Copper alloy crucifix, 17th century |
| E: |
Copper alloy Roman Catholic religious
medal depicting Ignatious Loyola and Francis Xavier, 17th century |
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