The Cross of the Martyrs

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
1401
Super Issue No.
27/42
Date Released
26 May 1927
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Daylight Saver’s Memorial
  2. 2Princess Juliana "Comes of Age"
  3. 3Big Bill Comes Back!
  4. 4In a Choppy "Sea"
  5. 5Our Latest Submarine
  6. 6The Cross of the Martyrs
  7. 7Daily Express Community Singing Movement
  8. 8France Acclaims Atlantic Flight Hero
  9. 9World Pays Tribute to Mother and Son
  10. *Bradford College Students Rag
  11. *Blaydon Patriotic Demonstration
  12. *Salford Royal Hospital Pageant
  13. *Salford Royal Hospital Pageant

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 9
Summary
replacing wooden cross which for centuries marked the scene of early Christians’ martyrdom in the Colosseum - dedicated in presence of Queen of Italy. The relics of the Holy Cross were carried in procession.
Keywords
Royalty; Religion and belief
Locations
Rome
Credits:
Camera
Maggi
Story extras:
Film clip

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Notes
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