The Reconciliation of the Penitents on Holy Thursday
Book Title: Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII. pont. max. iussu restitutum atque editum
Author: Catholic Church
Image Title: The Reconciliation of the Penitents on Holy Thursday
Description: This engraving is the second of five illustrating the reconciliation of penitents to the Church on Holy Thursday. The penitents appear at the door of the church, barefoot and with unlit candles in their hands, and they prostrate themselves on the ground. The bishop sends two deacons to them with lit candles, and they light the candles of the penitents.
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