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Requiem for Louis XVI in Paris

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Solemn requiem Louis XVI on 21 January 2013: during the absolution

In France this past January 21st, many holy Masses were offered for King Louis XVI, as it is the anniversary of his death. Here are some pictures from Saint-Eugene-Sainte-Cecile (Paris IX), where the old rite is celebrated daily.

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Catafalque for the solemn Requiem for King Louis XVI


This year the choir sang the Requiem written by Cherubini in memory of Louis XVI which was commissioned by Louis XVIII in 1816.

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Solemn requiem Louis XVI on 21 January 2013: the adoration of the Body and Blood of Christ after the consecration


The black set of sacred vestments were offered to the parish by princes of Bourbon-Parme.

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Solemn requiem Louis XVI on 21 January 2013: the catafalque representing the King


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