Papal coronation ceremonies said: "Pater Sancte, sic transit gloria mundi" (Holy Father, thus passes the glory of the world) as a symbolic reminder to set aside materialism and vanity. Once at the high altar, he would begin to celebrate Solemn High Mass with full papal ceremonial. After the "Confiteor", the pope was seated on the sedia gestatoria, which was resting on the ground, and the three senior cardinal bishops approached him wearing mitres. Each in turn placed his hands above him and said the prayer, "Super electum Pontificem" (over the elected pope). First the Cardinal Bishop of Albano said:God, who are present
Ekaterina Sedia the New Jersey Pinelands. Ekaterina Sedia was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. Her family and friends still reside there while she, her husband and two cats live in New Jersey. Sedia teaches botany and plant ecology at Stockton University. Sedia has written many novels, short stories and occasionally edits anthologies. Additionally, Sedia enjoys social networking accounts such as Twitter, Facebook and Blogger. She enjoys catching up on these accounts while relaxing at coffee shops; however, she does not write there because they are too distracting. Besides writing, Sedia also has an interest in gardening, cooking, and feminism. Sedia is