Keywords: Johannes Henrici Lilius (1630-1663).jpg en Votive painting mid 17th century of Finnish Lutheran vicar Johan Lilius with his two sons left and his wife Elin Andersdotter Aejmelaeus right kneeling at the foot of Christ's cross Johannes Henrici Lilius Johan Lilius 1630-1663 Filosofie magister The Royal Academy of Turku Vicar at Längelmäki Elin Andersdotter Aejmelaeus was the daughter of Anders Jacobsson Aejmelaeus Bailiff of Satakunda http //www helsinki fi/ylioppilasmatrikkeli/henkilo php id 690 Votive painting - The term ex voto comes from the Latin ex voto suscepto meaning in pursuance of a vow It may be used in reference to a painting a plaque or any object placed in a church or chapel to commemorate a vow or to express thanks for a favour received Filosofie magister - In Sweden magister filosofie magister historically was the highest degree at the faculties of philosophy and was equivalent to the doctorate used in theology law and medicine The degree was abolished in 1863 and replaced with the Doctor of Philosophy http //en wikipedia org/wiki/Magister_ degree own photograph taken in old Langelmäki church in Finland Biografiakeskus 5 11 2010 Syksy-Autumn 2010 My own Christian votive paintings Ex voto in Finland Praying in art Crosses in art Paintings of Jesus Christ in Finland Theologians from Sweden Priests from Finland Lilius family 17th-century paintings of the Crucifixion of Christ Paintings of the Crucifixion of Christ Cc-zero |