Vatican. 24th March, 2016. A priest pours holy oil inside an amphora during the Chrism Mass for Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) which marks the start of Easter celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican on March 24, 2016. The Chrism Mass is the traditional liturgy, during the course of which the oils to be used in the sacraments of initiation, Holy Orders and healing throughout the coming year are blessed. It is also a particularly profound moment of unity among the clergy of the diocese together with the bishop. © Giuseppe Ciccia/Pacif

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