Friday, March 21, 2008

More Images from the Pope's Maundy Thursday Mass in the Lateran Archbasilica

Here are some more pictures of yesterday's Missa in Cœna Domini celebrated by the Holy Father (click to enlarge).

Preparation - washing hands in the sacristy:


Entrance procession with seven candles:




Listening to the epistle:



Blessing of the deacons before the Gospel:


The mandatum:


Presentation of the gifts:


The High Priest at the altar:






The translation of the Blessed Sacrament:






At the altar or repose:






In the sacristy with the Greek deacons:

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