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Idag sjunger Kyrkan den sjunde O-antifonen: O Imma­nu­el… Man vet inte hur dessa antifoner uppstått. Men de kan spåras tillbaka till 500-talet. Kyrkan har sökt genom de heliga skrifterna för att finna de skö­naste profetiorna om den utlovade Messias: O Vishet, O Ado­nai, O Jesse telning, O Davids nyckel, O Soluppgång, O jor­dens Ko­nung, O Immanuel.

St. Peter's Square Shines Bright for the Holidays | Vaticano

St. Peter's Square Shines Bright for the Holidays

On December 8, the Nativity Scene and tree in St. Peter’s Square were solemnly inaugurated. A majestic 29-meter-tall Norway Spruce, donated by the community of Ledro in Trentino and responsibly harvested according to ecological principles, was presented during the ceremony. This year’s nativity scene features a piece of the Grado Lagoon from Friuli Venezia Giulia, showcasing maritime traditions and authentic lagoon-inspired settings.