The train-bearer and the gentleman await the arrival of Cardinal Burke at the Throne Room for the vestment ceremony.The pontiff's vestmentsHis Eminence Cardinal Burke at the throneProcession towards the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.Aspersion by the Pontiff at the entrance of the chapelThe Pontiff is wearing the hood of the <i>Cappa</i>The Cardinal carries the <i>cappa</i> folded over his armEntrance into the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception in processionPrayer <i>Aperi</i>The Pontiff on the ThroneChanting of the Lamentations of the prophet JeremiahPsalmodyA candle from the great candlestick of Tenebrae is extinguished at the end of each psalm.Singing of a LessonSinging of a responsory by the ScholaSinging of a LessonThe Pontiff rises during the chanting of the <i>Benedictus</i>Extinguishing of the six candles of the altar during the chanting of the <i>Benedictus</i>The last candle of the candlestick is hidden behind the altar and then reappears after the choir makes a loud noise by striking the benches. This candle symbolizes the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, whose Light shines forth once again.Departure of the PontiffReturn of the Pontiff to the Throne roomDisrobing of the Pontiff
