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Vatican Council / 1870
The Ecclesiastical Council at Rome
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Catholicism Council Councils Ecclesiastical Incense Pope Vatican Altar Boys January Mitres
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This evocative image captures the solemn atmosphere of the Vatican Council, also known as the First Vatican Council, held in Rome from December 1869 to October 1870. The historic ecclesiastical gathering brought together Catholic bishops and other high-ranking clergy from around the world to discuss and vote on various matters of faith and church governance. The photograph, taken in January 1870, shows the council in session in the Sistine Hall of the Vatican Palace. The room is filled with an air of reverence as the prelates, dressed in their ornate mitres and robes, sit attentively at their seats around long tables. Incense wafts through the air, adding to the ceremonial ambiance. At the center of the room stands an ornate altar, adorned with candles and other religious symbols. Altar boys, dressed in their traditional white robes and red sashes, attend to the altar, ensuring that everything is in order for the proceedings. Pope Pius IX, who presided over the council, is not visible in the photograph, but his presence is felt throughout the room. The council was a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church, as it affirmed the papal infallibility, the doctrine that the pope is free from error when speaking ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals. The Vatican Council was a pivotal moment in the development of Catholicism, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and solemnity of the historic event. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring importance of religious gatherings and the role they play in shaping the course of history.
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