Pope Pius XII Catholic 78 rpm Record Anno Santo 1950 Holy Year Vatican Vintage

The Voice of the Holy Father

The Bells of St. Peter's Basilica

  • The Holy Year was first instituted by Pope Boniface in the Year 1300.  Every twenty-five years it is proclaimed and inaugurated by the Pontiff, who performs the ceremony of opening the Holy Door under the portico of St. Peter's, while three Basilicas of Rome: St. Paul, St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major.  The solemn inauguration takes place with a magnificent Papal Ceremony, attended by pilgrims from all the countries of the world.
  • The ceremony ends with the most solemn papal benediction "Urbi Et Orbi" (To Rome and the world) Here recorded in the actual voice of His Holiness Pope Pius XII.
  • May the Blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Ghost descend upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
  • 6 1/2" record in good condition
  • The sleeve is in worn condition and the page is separated from the album cover.  Multiple pencil markings on the information page.
  • Recorded by Vatican Broadcasting Station - Rome
  • Copyright 1949 by Adalto, Inc. NY.

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