Word: sampietrini
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Dates: during 1925-1925
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...sooner was he seated than the effect of his hammering was seen. The massive door was slowly falling in-lowered by unseen sampietrini (workmen) upon a bell-signal from the master of ceremonies. Down, down it went, and was wheeled away on massive casters affixed beforehand. Came the penitents of the Vatican basilica, with holy water and blessed towels, to scour and scrub and dry the aperture. Came a thunderous peal of joy from the bells of St. Peter's, echoed at once all over Rome by 400 other church belfries. The Pope stood erect on his throne...
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