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(If you look sharply at the picture above, you will see that the carved coats of arms on the posts of the throne are actually those of Benedict XVI)
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Overview of the arrangement of altar and throne:
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Presentation of the gifts:
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Descending from the throne:
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Arriving at the altar:
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(In case some of you should wonder: the thing in the foreground is the tip of a halberd of one of the Papal Swiss Guards)
Offertory:
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(Here we are getting a good view of the papal asteriscus)
The ceroferarii during the Canon:
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Genuflection after the Consecration:
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Final Benediction:
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Leaving the altar:
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The Mass was sung entirely (apart from readings and interecessions) in Latin. And as you have seen, the "new" ferula or pastoral staff was again employed; since this was not one of the solemn Easter celebrations, it might be inferred that it will now be used regularly.