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In 1077, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, embroiled in a power struggle with Pope Gregory VII, made a dramatic pilgrimage to Canossa, where he sought absolution from the Pope.
Adorned with elaborate needlework and delicate embroidery, the Tablecloth of Forgiveness is a unique object. Currently on display at the Sala XVII of the Pinacoteca Vaticana, this exquisite linen creation is set to be gifted to Pope Francis on February 22, 2024 – the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter.
The gift is the brainchild of the Cultural Circle Reggio Ricama; the Tablecloth of Forgiveness is intended to adorn the Altar of the Chair in the Basilica – a sacred site that holds immense symbolic significance. This choice of placement perfectly aligns with the tablecloth’s namesake, the Pardon of Canossa, a watershed moment in Italian history that underscores the transformative power of forgiveness.
In 1077, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, embroiled in a power struggle with Pope Gregory VII, made a dramatic pilgrimage to Canossa, where he sought absolution from the Pope. Kneeling in the snow in sackcloth for three days, Henry made an act of contrition that led to a reconciliation with far-reaching consequences – political, social, and even geographical.
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Adorned with elaborate needlework and delicate embroidery, the Tablecloth of Forgiveness is a unique object. Currently on display at the Sala XVII of the Pinacoteca Vaticana, this exquisite linen creation is set to be gifted to Pope Francis on February 22, 2024 – the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter.
The gift is the brainchild of the Cultural Circle Reggio Ricama; the Tablecloth of Forgiveness is intended to adorn the Altar of the Chair in the Basilica – a sacred site that holds immense symbolic significance. This choice of placement perfectly aligns with the tablecloth’s namesake, the Pardon of Canossa, a watershed moment in Italian history that underscores the transformative power of forgiveness.
In 1077, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, embroiled in a power struggle with Pope Gregory VII, made a dramatic pilgrimage to Canossa, where he sought absolution from the Pope. Kneeling in the snow in sackcloth for three days, Henry made an act of contrition that led to a reconciliation with far-reaching consequences – political, social, and even geographical.
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The “Tablecloth of Forgiveness” goes on display
In 1077, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, embroiled in a power struggle with Pope Gregory VII, made a pilgrimage to Canossa, seeking absolution.
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