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Breue racconto della trasportatione del corpo di Papa Paolo V. dalla basilica di S. Pietro à quella di S. Maria Maggiore details the ceremonial transfer of Pope Paul V's body from Saint Peter's Basilica to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. This account, written by Lelio Guidiccioni, includes the oration delivered at the Pope's funeral and verses composed for the occasion. Published in 1623, this work provides valuable insight into the religious customs and practices of the early 17th century and the reverence accorded to the papacy during this period. This short narrative serves as a historical document, capturing the solemnity and grandeur of the funeral rites. It offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious atmosphere of Rome at the time of Pope Paul V's death, making it an important resource for scholars interested in religious history, Italian culture, and the history of the Catholic Church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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