Monday, December 24, 2007

The Seventh Candle

For those tuning in live to Rome for the Pope's Solemn Mass, you may have already noted one additional change to the papal liturgy: the re-appearance, behind the central altar cross, of the seventh candlestick and candle.



While it is difficult to see because of the resolution, the altar cross is behind the seventh candlestick which is clearly visible.

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