The Archive · 1928

Brilliant Scene in Sydney

[Gorgeous Procession in Connection with Eucharistic Congress Sydney, Sept. 9.

Magnificent scenes attended the the, International Congrees by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Bonaventare Cer ott, this afternoon, Carrying the Monstrance con: taining the Host and. accompanied ty 0 brilliant galaxy of Chamber-Ieine, the. Caadinnl" proceeded Manly whart and boarded a gilded trid decorated steamer on which huge crosses.and a magnificent ASE had been erected, "A'party of Australian V.C.'s_ carried the canopy, which was of exquisite workmanship, profusely studded with sparking Jewels, have. the Host The Papal steamer was followed ip carrying " thousand Won in bel lane bloc undfora and then a fotila of "other steamers with the delegates to the Congress, all flying the Papal colours.

The vessels steamed in procession to the harbour heads, where Cardinal Cerretti delivered the Benedistion on the "oceans of the worl," and then to the quay, from where the huge procession" marched St. Mary's Cathedral throu, densely packed streets, Celebration of the Sacrament a Benediction by the Papal Legate Concluded the Congrerss-Revter,

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