ABOUT US
A word from Odger Thewissen
"Welcome to Un Message de Vie. From the beginning, my goal has been to be a reliable partner for high-quality church and devotional items. What started with candles has grown into a wide range of products for customers in the Benelux, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Our focus is on fair prices, friendly service, and products that reflect tradition and quality. Together with my team, I work every day to build lasting relationships and provide a service you can rely on."
Odger
Managing Director, Un Message de Vie - Religie Regina
Odger Thewissen
Managing Director
Vertegenwoordiger key-accounts
Region: Germany, the Netherlands, Flanders, Switzerland,
France - departments: 65, 67, 68
Traumzauberbaum-Keramik customers
Phone: +32/12 45 83 17
Gweltaz Despres
Representative
Region: In France - departments:
02, 08, 14, 18, 22, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36, 37, 41, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 69, 72, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 85, 86, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
In Belgium - the provinces:
Walloon Brabant, Hainaut, Namur, Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Phone: +33/ 7 81 954 668
Baudouin Grell
Representative
Region: In France - departments:
01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 63, 64, 66, 70, 71, 73, 74, 81, 82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 89, 90
bo.grell@umdv-rr.be
Tel: +32/472 68 68 73
Johan Dirix
Warehouse worker
All-round employee
Marc Davis
Warehouse worker
All-round employee
Graphic designer
The beginning
In 2003, Religie Regina was founded, with the main activity of distributing candles for a Belgian manufacturer. Thanks to years of experience and carefully built relationships, we were able to gradually expand our product range. With a focus on good service and a long-term vision, we successfully established a strong market presence in the Benelux and Germany.
Sustainable collaborations
In 2004, we crossed paths with Gaby and Alain de Neckère, the former managing directors of Un Message de Vie. Their company was known for a beautiful collection of greeting cards, high-quality ceramic crosses, and dice.
Acquisition
Our shared commercial vision led to a successful partnership: in August 2005, Un Message de Vie was officially acquired by Religie Regina. This acquisition resulted in a broader product range and a larger market, with expansion into France and Switzerland.
Growth and evolution
In 2006, we changed our name and status to Un Message de Vie / Religie Regina bvba. Since then, we have continued to grow, both in terms of product range, staff, and turnover. Looking back with pride, we celebrate 17 years of shared success, built through the hard work of our team and the support of our customers and suppliers.
Innovation during the COVID period
During the challenging COVID period, we didn't remain idle. Since July 1, 2021, we have welcomed the Traumzauberbaum-Keramik brand as our in-house brand. With this brand, we focus on global growth and innovation, supported by our own production workshop.
M. Delamarre's timeless card collection (La Plume d'Or) lives on!
We're proud to announce that we have taken over production of the well-known card collection by M. Delamarre (La Plume d'Or). From this year, 2026, we're continuing this beautiful, timeless collection with great care. Every card is made by us in the same trusted, handcrafted way. That keeps the authentic quality and unique charm of La Plume d'Or alive for the future.
A bright new partnership from 2026!
We're delighted to announce a special partnership. From 2026, Thabora and Un Message de Vie are joining forces! Together we'll be handling the sales of their extensive collection of religious jewellery. By combining the strengths and passion of both brands, we can bring these beautiful, meaningful pieces to you even better.
New project in development
Want to know more? Contact us.