Papal Edict Brings Colossal Statue To Celebrated Basilica

Clip: 341440_1_1

Year Shot: 1932 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1506

Original Film: 004-015-04

HD: N/A

Location: VATICAN CITY

Timecode: 00:29:31 - 00:30:36

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Contrast is very light, images are dull Honoring St. John of Eudes, founder of the Jesus and Mary Congregation, a 17-foot memorial weighing 20 tons is transported through the streets of Rome to a niche in the famous St. Peter's Cathedral. Using an antiquated crane, first employed in the 17th century, workmen struggle to elevate the heavy marble statue over the approach to the church. Silvio Silva, designer of the medal for the Chicago Eucharistic Congress, completes his commission and delivers the finished work to the famed art collection at St. Peter's.