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| Lent 2006 |
Ash Wednesday, 2013 was the last public celebration of Mass by Pope Benedict. Our first post today depicts his first celebration of Ash Wednesday as Pope in 2006. In accordance with tradition, the Ash Wednesday Mass is celebrated in the venerable basilica of Santa Sabina.
It will be noted that the Pope is wearing a very ample violet-coloured chasuble, ornamented simply, but very beautifully, in silver. The deacons of this Mass were vested in matching dalmatics whose appearance is reminiscent of the ancient dalmatic. We also note the use of a cope and mitre of matching ornament.
In the earliest years of his reign, Pope Benedict continued to use the pastoral staff of his predecessors Ss Paul VI and John Paul II. He also wore an unusual form of pallium which was not quite a successful attempt at reviving a primitive form of that insignia.
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| Lent 2006 |
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| Ash Wednesday 2006: Santa Sabina |
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| Ash Wednesday 2006: Santa Sabina |
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, with your saints forever, for you are merciful.
