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The Procession from the Church of San Giovanni Laterano to St. Peter's, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Procession from the Church of San Giovanni Laterano to St. Peter's, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Procession from the Church of San Giovanni Laterano to St. Peter's, 1850. The harsh manner in which the Pontifical dragoons performed their duty in clearing the road for the approaching train, riding among the spectators and chasing them off with an official insolence...His Holiness had...entered the splendid state coach, a construction richly overloaded with gold and paintings, and in which he always appears on occasions of ceremony. Thence his Holiness pursued his way to the Vatican, being preceded by bodies of French and Roman troops placed alternately, and a company of the Guard of Nobles; and followed by the French staff, his Guard of Nobles, a detachment of French dragoons, seven Cardinals, the Municipal Commission representing the Roman Senate, and the corps diplomatique'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1850, depicts a significant procession in the heart of Rome. The scene unfolds as a grand entourage makes its way from the Church of San Giovanni Laterano to St. Peter's Basilica. The Pontiff, Giuseppe Maria Mastai Ferretti, better known as Pope Pius IX, is making his regal journey, accompanied by an impressive retinue. The Pontifical dragoons, in a harsh display of authority, clear the path for the approaching train of dignitaries and nobles. Riding among the onlookers and chasing them away with an official insolence, their presence is a stark reminder of the power and might of the Church. Pope Pius IX had already entered the splendid state coach, a magnificent construction adorned with gold and paintings. The coach, which the Pope always used on ceremonial occasions, was followed by bodies of French and Roman troops, alternating in formation. The French staff, the Pope's Guard of Nobles, a detachment of French dragoons, seven Cardinals, the Municipal Commission representing the Roman Senate, and the corps diplomatique all followed in succession. The obelisk of Mizraim, an ancient Egyptian artifact, stands proudly in the background, a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the city. The horsemen, dressed in their finest attire, ride alongside the procession, their posture and demeanor reflecting the solemnity and importance of the occasion. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of the Roman Catholic Church in the 19th century, providing a captivating window into the past.
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