Day 4 - Canonisation Day

Early In St. Peter's Square

For the Canonisation Mass, we had seats in section 5, which is the area in the left semi-circular section of Bernini's colonnade. We had to supply our own seats, as only sections 1 - 4 have seats in them. And, of course, it meant we had to carry the seat for the rest of the day! Section 5 is on the south side of the square, and we were in shade all day. After a while, it became a little cool, and some sun would have been nice; alas the sun never quite reached our position.

Early morning in St. Peter's for canonisation ceremony of Blessed Josemaria

Looking from the area we staked out towards the front of St. Peter's Basilica, and the altar which is under the red fringed canopy. Note the pink tinge to St. Peter's from the early morning sun. Note also the large TV screen at the front of the colonnade.

Early morning in St. Peter's for canonisation ceremony of Blessed Josemaria

A close up view of the altar and TV screen, which apperas to be showing the view from the front of St. Peter's Basilica, looking over the square and into Via Della Conciliazione.

Later In The Morning

Later in the morning, looking forward.

Later in Saint Peter's Piazza for canonisation

About the same time as above, but looking sideways.

Later in Saint Peter's Piazza for canonisation - Via Della Conciliazione

And lastly looking towards the Via Della Conciliazione.

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