The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1903-08-20
Plus X. is CROWNED.
GREAT CROWD IN ST. PETERS TO
WITNESS CEREMONY.
Gorgeous Spectacle Never to BE For.
gotten - Fifty-sevsn Years Since
Similar Function Many Faint In
the Cfush-Memorable Day In Rsmc.

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gotten Fifty-sevsn Years Since
Similar Function - Many Faint In
the Cfush-Memorable Day In Rsmc.
The ceremony of the coronation Of
Pope Plus X. took place Sunday in the
basilica of st. Peters, Rome. in the pres
ence Of the princes and high digni,aries
Of the church, diplomats and Roman no
bles, and with all the solemnity and
splendor associated with this, the most
magnificent rite in the Roman Catholic
Church.
| As Cardinal Macchi, the dean of the
cardinal-deacons, placed the triple crown
on the head of the venerable pontiff. the
throng of 10000 persons gathered within
the cathedral burst into unrestrained ac-
carnations, the choir intoned 4 hymn Of
triumph and the bells of Rome rang out
joyful peal.
| Il is fifty-seven years since the Romans
and Europe assisted at such a function
as Was held in st. Peters Sunday. The
great basilica, popularity supposed never
to have been quite full, was overfowing
with humanity. The papal throne. be-
wildcring mixture of gold, red and silver,
was erected in front of the high altar.
Contrary to custom on these ceremonious
occasions, there were no galleries, and the
basilica consequently bore more of its
normal aspect. On the altar, which was
dressed in white, stood the famous silver
gilt candlesticks and a magnificent cru
cifx.
! When the doors were opened the in
Il PrSI. ro forr -hn oko Tod
the bottom of the steps outside were lift
ed off their feet and carried into the ca
thedral. 1t was a great human torrent
let loose, thousands of people rushing,
crushing and squeezing amid screams,
protests, gesticulations and cries for help.
l;ut once in the whirlpool there was no
escape and the compactness of the crowd
| proved 10 be the safety of those caught
| in it.
Inside the Vatican palace there was
movement and hustle as the papal process
sion. composed of about 500 persons,
| all Of whom had gathered early In the
apostolic palaces, was formed. The pro-
ccssion was a long time getting under
way, but afterward, as it moved through
the magnificent halls and corridors of the
Vatican, it recalled foruitr days, when
all IVES color and picturesQueness within
the palace.
| Pope the Central Figure.
The central figure in the long cortege
| was Plus X. borne in the sedia Sesrato-
ria. Ills heavy white robes and the red
ard geld miter were worn without m
| effort, making a vivid contrast to those
memorable occasions on which Pope Leo
l Co. 7 81,
unable to support their weight. Over
the pontiff's head n canopy was held 10y
eight men, while the historic feather fans
with peacock tips gave a touch Of bar
barrie splendor to western eyes.
Surrounding Pope Plus were the noble
guard in new red uniforms and cleaning
helmets and carrying drawn swords,
| while in front marched the cardinals, a
gorgeous bit of color with many hand
some faces among them, the cardinal
bishops in their capes, the cardinal
priests, wearing chasubles and the cardi-
nal-deacons in their dclmatics.
The cathedral was illumined with
twinkling lights, while the marble col
umns and walls rendered the color
scheme more vivid. Overhead was the
most magnificent dome in the world, up
to which foated the harmony of the mu-
| sic.
From the throne Plus x, surrounded
| by his suite, walked to the high altar
standing over the crypt of st. Peter, into
which meanwhile Cardinal Macchi de-
| scended to pray. The altar was sur
mounted by baldacchino supported by
| four historic bronze pillars taken from
Tha off ho
| Pipe in that elevated position called forth
another burst Of enthusiasm. The Pope
then blessed the altar, and after saying
the "indulgentiam" the maniple, a SYM
boil of the cord with which Christ was
bound on His capture, was placed, with
great ceremony, upon the Pope's arm. At
the same time prayers for the coronation
were recited by Cardinals Vannutelli,
Mocenni, Agliardi and Satolli. Return
ing from the crypt, Cardinal Macchi plac-
ed upon the shoulders of the Pope the
pontiical pallium and attached it with
three golden jeweled pins.
Mass was then celebrated with great
pomp and ceremony, the voice of the
Pope becoming gradually more firm and
sonorous until it was even audible in the
most distant corner of the immense
church. Following this Cardinal Macchi
performed the rite of incensing the Pope,
whom he subsequently kissed three times
on the cheeks and chest, as did Cardinals
Segna and Vannutelli.
The whole sacred college gathered
about the Pope, singing Pedestrians "Co-
roma Aurea Super Caput Ejus." while
the choir burst forth into song. Cardinal
Macchi then recited the 'Patcr Noster
Nostcr" and offered prayer.
Placed the Crown.
Cardinal Deacon Sagna then raised the
poptiff's mitre, aud Senior Cardinal Dea-
con Macchi placed on the venerable white
head the triple crown. At this moment
the church was filed with the ringing of
bells, the blowing of silver trumpets, the
triumphant strains Of the choir and the
acclamations of the multitude which
could no longer be rcpressed. When COM
parative silence had been restored Car
dinal Macchi addressed the Pope in
Latin as follows:
Receive the tiara ornamcnted with
three crowns. Remember thou art the
father Of princes md kings, the rector
of the world, the vicar OH earth of our
Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is the honor
and glory of all countries"
amen" burst forth from the con-
course.
When the ceremony was over all the
exits to the basilica were opened, and
within less than an hour the vast cathe-
dral was empty.