Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Chasuble of Pius X

Seen in parish sacristy in Riese. 

Chasuble of Pius X

Seen at his birthplace in Riese. 

Stole of Cardinal Sarto

He wore this for Confirmations in Venice.  

Seen at birthplace of Pius X at Riese. 

Fascia of Pope Pius X

Seen at his birthplace in Riese. 

Clerical Collar of Pius X.

The silk is rotten away after 100 years. 

Interesting to see the collar was tied at the back.

Seen at birthplace of Pius X at Riese.

Saturno Cappello of Pius X

Roman clergy hat of Pius X.

Seen at his birthplace in Riese. 

Biretta of Cardinal Sarto: Patriarch of Venice

His wool biretta is much better preserved. 

The silk rots away over time.

Seen at his birthplace in Riese. 

Fascia of Bishop Sarto

Now faded and white.

Sarto, Bishop of Mantua, future Pius X.  

Seen at his birthplace in Riese.

Shoes of Pope Pius X

Seen at his place of birth in Riese. 

Rome Quotes

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, on each visit to Rome, always preached at Santa Susanna's.  I would ask him if he would speak and he would say: 'Whenever you wish'.

-Fr. James Cunningham, rector of Santa Susanna